SAILOR 6248 VHF User manual
SAILOR 6248 VHF User manual Document number: 98-131186-F Release date: September 30, 2013 i
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Warranties Any attempt to install or execute software not supplied by Thrane & Thrane on this device will result in the warranty being void. Any attempt to modify the software on this device in a way not specified by Thrane & Thrane will result in the warranty being void.
Safety warning The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment. Thrane & Thrane assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
Alerte de sécurité Dangers liés à l'exposition aux fréquences radio et instructions Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent radio émetteur ne peut fonctionner qu'avec une antenne de type omnidirectionnelle, demi-onde ou d'un gain maximal de 4 dB, approuvée par Industrie Canada. Pour éviter les risques pour la santé dûs à une exposition excessive aux champs de fréquences radio, une distance minimale de 200 cm est nécessaire entre l'utilisateur et le radio-émetteur.
Emergency calls Make sure your VHF Radio is on CH16 Press Press or Use the HANDSET or SPEAKER MICROPHONE for voice calling MAYDAY-MAYDAY-MAYDAY OWN ID This is NAME-NAME-NAME CALLSIGN or other IDENTIFICATION MAYDAY NAME of the VESSEL in distress CALLSIGN or other IDENTIFICATION POSITION given as latitude and longitude or If latitude and longitude are not known or if time is insufficient, in relation to a known geographical location NATURE of distress Kind of ASSISTANCE required Any other useful INFOR
Preface Radio for occupational use The SAILOR 6248 VHF fulfils the requirements of the EC directive 1999/5/EC, Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and is intended for use in maritime environment. SAILOR 6248 VHF is designed for occupational use only and must be operated by licensed personnel only. SAILOR 6248 VHF is not intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by general public. SAILOR 6248 VHF is designed for installation by a skilled service person.
Training information The SAILOR 6248 VHF is designed for occupational use only and is also classified as such. It must be operated by licensed personnel only. It must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the hazards as well as the way to minimize those hazards The radio is thus NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by general public. The SAILOR 6248 VHF complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only.
Installation 1. An omni-directional antenna with a maximum power gain of 4 dB must be mounted at least 400 cm above the highest deck where people may be staying during radio transmissions. The distance is to be measured vertically from the lowest point of the antenna. This provides the minimum separation distance which is in compliance with RF exposure requirements and is based on the MPE radius of 200 cm plus the 200 cm height of an adult. 2.
Manual overview This manual has the following chapters and appendices: Important • Introduction contains a description of the VHF radio. • Operation explains how to make and receive voice calls over VHF, including how to use and set-up scanning, watch and replay. • Service & maintenance contains support information including lists of accessories and a troubleshooting guide. • Appendix with Specifications and Maritime channels.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction VHF radio ..................................................................................................1 Accessories available ..........................................................................4 Chapter 2 Operation Overview ...................................................................................................7 General use and navigation .............................................................8 VHF radio communication ................
Table of Contents App. B Maritime channels International channels (INT) ........................................................ 39 US channels .......................................................................................... 40 CA channels .......................................................................................... 41 BI channels ........................................................................................... 42 Glossary ................................................
11111 Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction 1 VHF radio SAILOR 6248 VHF is approved to R&TTE and is waterproof to the IPx8 and IPx6 standard. As part of the required safety equipment, use the SAILOR 6248 VHF in an emergency situation. However the best way to guarantee functionality in an emergency situation, is to use the radio in daily communication on board. The VHF radio is a simplex/semi duplex VHF radio. It is designed with an easy-to-use menu-driven setup.
Chapter 1: Introduction Controls on the front plate 1. Loudspeaker. 2. Four soft keys with function title in the display. 3. Large display. 4. Keys 0 to 9 to enter numbers or text. 5. DW button to toggle the watch function (dual or triple). 6. 16/C quick selection key for channel 16 and the programmed call channel. 7. Connector for Handset or Handmicrophone. If not used, put the cap from the ACC connector on the front connector to prevent water ingress. 8. Squelch control to mute background noise. 9.
11111 Chapter 1: Introduction The picture shows the display after start-up. The display holds various fields of information, depending on the currently selected function. 1 SCAN 2 Introduction SAILOR 6248 VHF display 3 LOC LO 4 PHBOOK 1. Functions you can select with the soft keys. LOCAL 2. Current working channel. DISTRESS/CALL INT RX 5 6 SETUP 3. System property icons with information relevant for the currently selected functions. 4.
Chapter 1: Introduction Accessories available Accessory SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle (additional) SAILOR 6203 Handset with cradle Description One SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle is included in the delivery of the SAILOR 6248 VHF. You can connect another SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle. SAILOR 6203 Handset with cradle, waterproof to IPx6. SAILOR 6202 Hand Microphone You can use the SAILOR 6202 Hand Microphone (waterproof to IPx6 and IPx8) instead of the handset.
11111 Chapter 1: Introduction Connection cables Description Introduction Accessory 5m connection cable for bulkhead mount: Use this cable in installations where the SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle or SAILOR 6203 Handset with cradle is not connected directly to the SAILOR 6248 VHF, but located in a different position (part number: 406204-940). 5m Connection cable, 1x10 pole: Use this cable in installations when connecting external equipment to the SAILOR 6248 VHF.
Chapter 1: Introduction System configuration — example The SAILOR 6248 VHF can be customized to suit your installation. The following illustration is one example of a system. For further configuration examples see the installation manual, Appendix B, System configurations.
22222 Chapter 2 Note 2 Before using the VHF radio make sure that the VHF, power cable and other external equipment are connected properly. For installation instructions see the SAILOR 6248 VHF, Installation manual (download only).
Chapter 2: Operation General use and navigation Power on and volume in handset and speaker The VHF radio has a dual-function on/off knob for power on/off and volume control. To power on the VHF radio press the on/off knob. To power off the VHF radio, press and hold the on/off knob and follow the instructions in the display. To adjust the speaker volume, turn the volume knob (clockwise = louder, counter clockwise = softer, until muted). When muted, is shown in the display.
22222 Chapter 2: Operation Speaker devices The VHF radio can be equipped with the following speaker devices: SAILOR 6201/SAILOR 6203 Handset with cradle and PTT (Push To Talk) button. • SAILOR 6202 Hand Microphone with PTT button. • SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone with PTT button. Operation • See Controller setup on page 24 for controlling the connected speaker devices.
Chapter 2: Operation Changing the display light, night view Red text on black background is available for optimal night vision. To dim the display backlight, e.g. to give comfortable night vision, press, hold and turn the selector knob anti-clockwise. The display shows a brightness bar. At the brightness value 45 the display changes to night view with red text on black background.
22222 Chapter 2: Operation VHF radio communication Basic VHF operation You can make VHF calls using the Handset or another speaker device. A single, short press on the 16/C key always brings you to channel 16, the international calling and distress channel, no matter what state the radio is in. Operation Note Quick guide to radio telephone calls 1. Press the PTT button on the speaker device. When the TX indicator lights up in the display, the transmission is active. 2.
Chapter 2: Operation 7. Switch to the new channel using the keypad or by turning the selector knob to the agreed channel and begin your conversation. Press PTT only when you are talking. Making a radio telephone call on channel 16 To make a radio telephone call, proceed as follows: 1. Select channel 16. 2. Lift the Handset or take another speaker device. 3. Press the PTT button. The symbol TX shows that the VHF radio is transmitting on the working channel displayed. 4.
22222 Chapter 2: Operation VHF channel table Primary channels (no prefix) For details see Maritime channels on page 39. For instructions how to change a channel table see Channel setup on page 22. Weather (WX) Weather channels have the prefix W. (For US and CA channels only.) Private (PRIV) Up to 100 user-defined private channels. Operation Description For more information on how to setup channels setup see Channel setup on page 22.
Chapter 2: Operation Note Local mode is automatically exited when selecting channel 16 by pressing 16/C button. If you want to use attenuation on channel 16 or a call channel, you must set it manually each time. US channels: Overriding LOW power for channels 13 and 67 When running in US mode you can override low power on the alternative call channels 13 and 67. Do as follows: 1. With the VHF radio set to 13 and 67, press PTT on the speaking device. 2.
22222 Scan The radio has a scanning function for tagged voice channels. Any available voice channel, including weather and private channels, can be tagged and added to the scanning sequence. As default the radio scans with priority scanning of channel 16. If a signal is received while in any scanning mode, only channel 16 continues to be watched. If there is a signal in one of the scanned channels, the display shows the channel in which the signal is received.
Chapter 2: Operation Phone book You can enter up to 200 contacts. A contact has the following details: • Name (up to 12 characters) • Type (SHIP, GROUP or COAST STATION) • Channel The phone book is always sorted alphabetically by contact names. Use the soft key FILTER to toggle between CONTACTS - ALL, COAST, SHIP or GROUP. Use the phone book to switch to the preferred channel for a particular contact. Select the contact to display details and select USE.
22222 Chapter 2: Operation 3. Press the soft key SAVE to save the contact information. 4. Press the soft key EXIT to leave the phone book. Editing a contact Operation 1. Press the soft key PHBOOK. 2. Select the contact. 3. Press and turn the selector knob to browse through the details of the contact and continue as described in Adding a contact to the phone book from step 2 onwards.
Chapter 2: Operation Deleting a contact 1. Press the soft key PHBOOK. 2. Turn the selector knob to browse to the contact you want to delete. 3. Press the soft key DELETE. 4. Press EXIT to leave the phone book and return to VHF operation. Replay function Replay allows the operator to playback received voice messages in the loudspeaker. Recording is activated automatically when a signal is received. Recording is not possible during playback. Up to 60 tracks or 240 seconds can be handled.
22222 Chapter 2: Operation Setup • Radio setup • Channel setup • Power Supply • System setup • Controller setup Operation The following setup pages are described in this section of the manual: Accessing a setup page To change a setting in one of the SETUP pages, do as follows 1. Press the soft key SETUP. 2. Press the arrow soft key to edit. or to advance to SETUP page you want 3. Turn the selector knob to go to a setting, then press the selector knob to change the setting. 4.
Chapter 2: Operation Parameter Scan Resume Description Scan resume time, in seconds. When the programmed time of inactivity has elapsed, and when watch/scan has been aborted using a press on PTT, or after power-up, scan or watch is resumed. OFF: Automatic resume is deactivated (default) 3, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30: Resume time in seconds. Watch Mode DUAL: Dual watch monitoring the working channel and the priority channel (channel 16, default for international channels). TRIPLE: Triple watch.
22222 Chapter 2: Operation Operation a. The Committee Rainwat in its 12. Meeting (October 2008) decided to change the building rules of the ATIS code for vessels coming from a country outside the RAINWAT arrangement.
Chapter 2: Operation Channel setup Parameter Description Channel Mode To select the channel table for the primary channel. Channel tables available: INT, BI, US, CA, ALT. See also VHF channel table on page 13. Bandwidth Selection of the bandwidth for the fixed pre-programmed channels. This is recommended from Radio Regulations: Wide: Wide band is 25kHz channel bandwidth (default) Narrow: Narrow band defines a channel bandwidth of 12.
22222 Chapter 2: Operation Description US. Channels As described above. CA. Channels As described above. ALT. Channels As described above. Private Channels As described above. Operation Parameter Power Supply Paramete r Monitor Description Set this to ENABLED if the radio is connected to a SAILOR 6081 Power Supply and Charger. Set this to DISABLED for any other power supply. Status Visible if ENABLED. Current status of the connected power supply. Voltage Visible if ENABLED.
Chapter 2: Operation SYSTEM SETUP Description Theme Changes the display colour. BlackOnWhite (default) WhiteOnBlack Factory Defaults Resets the radio to factory defaults. Press the selector knob and confirm the reset to factory default. Radio Info: SW Version: Software version of the radio S/N: Serial number of the radio IP: IP address of the radio Password If you need to change the identity of the radio (ATIS code), contact your local dealer.
22222 Controlling device Wheel lock: Description You can set a time interval after which the SQ, volume and selector knobs are locked and protected against unintentional use. Then a lock symbol is shown in the display. Press any key to unlock the knobs.
Chapter 2: Operation Setup pages RADIO SETUP Scan Hang Time Scan Resume Watch mode Priority Scan ATIS code CHANNEL SETUP Channel Mode Bandwidth Call Channel Int. Channels BI. Channels US. Channels CA. Channels ALT. Channels Private Channels POWER SUPPLY Monitor SYSTEM SETUP System time & date Inactivity timeout Language Theme Factory Defaults Password Radio Info CONTROLLER SETUP Handset 1 vol: Handset 2 vol: Ext. Speaker Ext.
33333 Chapter 3 Service & maintenance 3 Contact for support Maintenance Preventive maintenance Maintenance of the SAILOR 6248 VHF can be reduced to a maintenance check at each visit of the service staff. Inspect the radio for mechanical damages, salt deposits, corrosion and any foreign material. Due to its robust construction and ruggedness the radio has a long lifetime. Anyway it must carefully be checked at intervals not longer than 12 months - dependent on the current working conditions.
Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Troubleshooting guide Action Symptom Remedy The radio will not turn on The display is empty. Check if power is present. Check fuse which is placed in the power connector. Check performance of power supply if connected to one. No commu- The loudnication speaker is mute. Check the antenna installation. Check antenna cable. Check handset/Handmicrophone and cable. Handset configuration Device failure No sound in earpiece The earpiece volume may be configured to OFF.
33333 Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Replacing the fuse in the power connector One fuse is installed in the power connector. If the fuse is blown, do as follows: 1. Track down why the fuse was blown and solve the problem. 2. Take out the old fuse. Service & maintenance 3. Insert the new fuse. The fuse rating is 7.5 A T.
Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Replacing the fuse in the SAILOR 6090 Power Converter One fuse is installed in the SAILOR 6090 Power Converter. If the fuse is blown, do as follows: 1. Track down why the fuse was blown and solve the problem. 2. Take out the old fuse. 3. Insert the new fuse. The fuse rating is 10 A T.
33333 Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Warranty and returning units for repair Your dealer, installer or Cobham SATCOM partner will assist you whether the need is user training, technical support, arranging on-site repair or sending the product for repair. Your dealer, installer or Cobham SATCOM partner will also take care of any warranty issue. Repacking for shipment Should you need to send the product for repair, please read the below information before packing the product.
Chapter 3: Service & maintenance 4. Seal the shipping container securely. 5. Mark the shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling. Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty.
AAAAA Specifications A Transceiver unit SAILOR 6248 VHF Item Specification Weight SAILOR 6248 VHF < 1.50 kg (3.3 lbs) approximately Box weight SAILOR 6248 VHF 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) approximately, including SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle and wall mount cradle, SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone and Installation and user manual in box.
Appendix A: Specifications Item Specification Frequency range TX: 156,000 MHz — 157,425 MHz, RX: 156,000 MHz — 163.425 MHz Channel spacing 12.5 kHz and 25 kHz, all international maritime channels Number of P channels The radio may be programmed with up to 100 private channels in all channel modes. Modulation 25 kHz 12.5 kHz 16K0G3E 10K0G3E Antenna 50 Ohm antenna, 50 Ohm female SO239 for PL259 plug Water ingress IPx8 and IPx6 all over.
AAAAA Appendix A: Specifications Specification Specifications Item Receiver Sensitivity < -119 dBm typically @ 20 dB SINAD CCITT weighted LF power Built-in loudspeaker: 6 W (at 5 kHz dev./1 kHz tone).
Appendix A: Specifications Item Description Storage temperature -30°C to 80°C (-22°F to 176°F) Input voltage 21—32 VDC Output voltage 12.5 VDC Output current (max.
AAAAA Approval Declaration of Conformity The SAILOR 6248 VHF complies with the specifications of EC directive 1999/5/EC concerning Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment, enclosed in electronic copy on the next page.
Appendix A: Specifications Thrane & Thrane A/S Declaration of Conformity with R&TTE Directive &# 3,"#01'%,#" -$ 2&'1 *#22#0 "#!* 0#1 2& 2 2&# $-**-5',% #/3'.+#,2 !-+.*'#1 5'2& 2&# 1.#!'i! 2'-,1 -$ EC directive 1999/5/EC concerning Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment.
BBBBB Appendix B B International channels (INT) Channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 TX MHz 156,050 156,100 156,150 156,200 156 250 156,250 156,300 156,350 156,400 156,450 156,500 156,550 156,600 156 600 156,650 156,700 156,750 156,800 156,850 156,900 156,950 157,000 157,050 157,100 157,150 157,200 157,250 157,300 157,350 157,400 RX SIMPLEX MHz Intership Port 160,650 160,700 160,750 160,800 160 850 160,850 156,300 160,950 156,400 156,450 156,500 156,550 15
Appendix B: Maritime channels US channels Channels 1A 2 3 4 5A 6 7A 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18A 19A 20 20A 21A 22A 23A 24 25 26 27 28 TX RX SIMPLEX MHz MHz 156,050 156,050 DUPLEX B) B) B) 156,250 156,300 156,350 156,400 156,450 156,500 156,550 156,600 156,650 156,700 156,800 156,850 156,900 156,950 157,000 157,000 157,050 157,100 157,150 157,200 157,250 157,300 157,350 157,400 156,250 156,300 156,350 156,400 156,450 156,500 156,550 156,600 156,650 L) 156,700 RX) 156,750 156,800 Distress and calling
BBBBB CA channels Channels 1 2 3 4A 5A 6 7A 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18A 19A 20 21A 21B 22A 23 24 25 26 27 28 TX MHz 156,050 156,100 156,150 156,200 156,250 156,300 156,350 156,400 156,450 156,500 156,550 156,600 156,650 156,700 156,750 156,800 156,850 156,900 156,950 157,000 157,050 157,100 157,150 157,200 157,250 157,300 157,350 157,400 RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX MHz 160,650 160,700 160,750 156,200 !) 156,250 !) 156,300 156,350 156,400 156,450 156,500 156,550 156,600 156,650 156,700 156,750 L) 156,800 Distre
Appendix B: Maritime channels BI channels Channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 TX MHz 156,050 156,100 156,150 156,200 156,250 156,300 156,350 156,400 156,450 156,500 156,550 156,600 156,650 156,700 156,750 156,800 156,850 156,900 156,950 157,000 157,050 157,100 157,150 157,200 157,250 157,300 157,350 157,400 RX SIMPLEX MHz Intership Port 160,650 160,700 160,750 160,800 160,850 L) 156,300 160,950 L) 156,400 156,450 L) L) 156,500 156,550 L) 156,600 L) 156,650
CCCCC Glossary Glossary C A AIS Automatic Identification System, a short range coastal tracking system used on ships and by Vessel Traffic Services for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other nearby ships.
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DDDDD Index Index 16/C, 8, 11 A action line, display, 3 activate scan resume, 20 scanning, 15 watch, 14 ADD, 16 add a contact, 16 adjust speaker volume, 8 squelch, 10 ALT, 42 ALT channel table, 22 ATIS code, 20 change, 24 attenuation control, 13 B backlight, 1 dim, 8 bandwidth, 22 Bi, 42 Bi channels, 42 browse channels, 8 C CA channel table, 22 CA channels, 41 call Distress procedure, vi call channel, 12 programming, 22 change dual and triple watch, 14 channel add to scan, 15 bandwidth, 22 remove from
Index D deactivate watch, 14 default reset, 24 DELETE, 18 delete contact, 18 dim, 8 display, 3 display colour change, 24 distress channel, 8, 11 Distress procedure, vi document number, this manual, i dual watch, 20 change to triple, 14 E handset cradle installation, 4 hang time, 19 how to replace, 30 I installation cradle for 6201, 4 handset cradle, 4 installation guide, A3, x installation manual, x INT, 39 IP address, 24 IP rating, 34 K editing a contact, 17 Emergency call sheet, x emergency calls, v
DDDDD Index N narrow band, 22 night vision, how to dim, 8 O Occupied, 10 override Control Speaker Microphone, 10 overriding low power, 14 P password, 24 phone book, 16 add contact, 16 delete a contact, 18 edit a contact, 17 power fuse, 29 off, 8 on, 8 Power Converter fuse, 30 power supply monitor, 23 priority scan, 20 PRIV, 42 channel table, 22 private channels, 13, 34, 42 PTT button, 11 R radio call making, 12 receiving, 11 reduced transmission power, 13 remote control, 10 replay, 1, 18 button, 2 res
Index simplex, 1 soft key, 9 ADD, 16 DELETE, 18 FILTER, 15 OVRIDE, 14 STOP, 18 TAG, 15 WATCH, 14 softer, volume, 8 software license, ii Software version, 24 speaker volume, 8 speaking devices, 9 specifications, 33 squelch, 10 squelch control, 2, 10 STOP, 18 stop replaying a message, 18 watch or scan, 14, 15 support, 27 system configuration example, 6 system setup, 23 T TAG, 15 remove, 15 tagged channels view, 15 technical data, 33 temperature operational, 33, 35 storage, 33, 36 theme colour, change, 24 48
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