COBHAM SAILOR 6222, SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC User Manual

SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC

User manual

SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC

User manual

Document number: 98-131184-F

Release date: September 25, 2013

Disclaimer

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www.cobham.com/satcom or from the distributor. Thrane & Thrane A/S is not

responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or reproductions, in whole or in part, of this manual from any other source.

Thrane & Thrane A/S is trading as Cobham SATCOM.

Trademark Acknowledgements

• Thrane & Thrane is a registered trademark of Thrane & Thrane A/S in the

European Union and the United States.

• Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.

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You may obtain the complete corresponding source code from us for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product, which will be no earlier than December 31, 2015, by sending a money order or check for DKK 50 to:

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Please write "source for product SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC" in the memo line of your payment. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

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.

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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.

Ground the equipment

To minimise shock hazard, the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC unit must be connected to an electrical ground and the cable instructions must be followed.

RF exposure hazards and instructions

Your Thrane & Thrane radio set generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of energy and thus to avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy, all persons must be at least 200 cm away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting.

Warranty limitation

IMPORTANT - The radio is a sealed waterproof unit (classified IPX8). To create and maintain its waterproof integrity it was assembled in a controlled environment using special equipment. The radio is not a user maintainable unit, and under no circumstances should the unit be opened except by authorized personnel. Unauthorized opening of the unit will invalidate the warranty.

Installation and service

Installation and general service must be done by skilled service personnel.

Compass safe distance

Minimum safety distance: 0.85 m from the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC.

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

Press

-M-M

-M

-M-M

NANA

ME-NAME-NA

ME-NA

NANA

ME-NAME-NA

or other IDENTIFICATION

This is

ALAL

ME-NAME-NA

ME-NA

ME-NAME-NA

IGNIGN

IGN

IGNIGN

-M-M

-M

-M-M

Use the

MEME

ifif

t Ct C

ovov

ifif

until beep sounds continuously (more than 3 seconds)

HANDHAND

HAND

HANDHAND

erer

t C

t Ct C

ovov

erer

s RED Buttons RED Button

s RED Button

s RED Buttons RED Button

ETET

for voice calling

ETET

SHIP‘s NAME:

CALLSIGN:

OWN OWN

OWN

OWN OWN

IDID

(If the initial alert is sent by DSC)

NANA

MEME

ME of the

NANA

MEME

ALAL

IGNIGN

IGN or other

ALAL

IGNIGN

(If the initial alert is sent by DSC)

given as

If latitude and longitude are not known

or if time is insufficient,

in relation to a known geographical location

Kind of

Any other useful

IDENIDEN

IDEN

IDENIDEN

ITIT

atat

itit

udeude

ude and

atat

itit

udeude

NANA

TURETURE

TURE of distress

NANA

TURETURE

ANCANC

ANC

ANCANC

INFINF

INF

INFINF

ELEL

EL in distress

ELEL

IONION

ION

IONION

IFICIFIC

IFIC

IFICIFIC

longitlongit

udeude

longit

ude

longitlongit

udeude

E required

OROR

IONION

ION

OROR

IONION

ION

IONION

MMSI:

DIDI

TRETRE

and C and C

OMOM

UNICUNIC

TRE

and C

DIDI

TRETRE

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

VHF

Channel 70

2187.5 kHz

HF4

4207.5 kHz

HF6

6312.0 kHz

HF8

8414.5 kHz

HF12

12577.0 kHz

HF16

16804.5 kHz

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Remember to use the correct HF-procedures Don‘t forget your EPIRB is the secondary means of alerting

and C and C

OMOM

FREQUENCIEFREQUENCIE

FREQUENCIE

FREQUENCIEFREQUENCIE

SCSC

adiadi

otot

adi

SCSC

adiadi

otot

Channel 16

2182.0 kHz

4125.0 kHz

6215.0 kHz

8291.0 kHz

12290.0 kHz

16420.0 kHz

elephonelephon

elephon

elephonelephon

UNIC

UNICUNIC

NBDPNBDP

NBDP

NBDPNBDP

- - - - -

2174.5 kHz

4177.5 kHz

6268.0 k Hz

8376.5 kHz

12520.0 kHz

16695.0 kHz

IONION

ION

IONION

99-132140

Preface

Radio for occupational use

The SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC fulfils the requirements of the Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC and the amending Directive 2010/68/EU and is intended for use in maritime environment.

SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC is designed for occupational use only and must be operated by licensed personnel only.

SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC is not intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by general public.

SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC is designed for installation by a skilled service person.

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Training information

The SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC 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 6222 VHF DSC has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only. The radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels including the recommended levels for human exposure:

• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C, evaluating compliance with FCC guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1) IEEE standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3) IEEE recommended practice for the measurement of potentially hazardous electromagnetic fields - RF and microwaves.

Below the RF exposure hazards and instructions in safe operation of the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for it are described.

Warning

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Your Thrane & Thrane radio set generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy (beyond FCC allowable limits for occupational use) and thus to avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy, FCC OET bulletin 65 establishes an Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 200 cm for the maximum power of your radio (25W selected)

Installation

with an half wave omni-directional antenna having a maximum gain of 4 dB. This means all persons must be at least 200 cm away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting.

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. On vessels that cannot fulfil requirements in item 1, the

antenna must be mounted so that its lowest point is at least 3 ft. (0.9m) vertically above the heads of people on deck and all persons must be outside the 200 cm MPE radius during radio transmission.

• Always mount the antenna at least 200 cm from possible human access.

• Never touch the antenna when transmitting

• Use only authorized T&T accessories.

3. If the antenna has to be placed in public areas or near people with no awareness of the radio transmission, the antenna must be placed at a distance not less than 200 cm from possible human access.

Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you or other people to exceed FCC RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions.

Manual overview

This manual has the following chapters and appendices:

• Introduction contains a description of the VHF radio.

• Operation explains how to make and receive voice and DSC

• Service & maintenance contains support information

• Appendix with Technical pecifications and Maritime

calls over VHF, including how to use and set-up scanning, watch and replay.

including lists of accessories and a troubleshooting guide.

channels.

Important

All installation information and instructions are not covered in this manual. Please download the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC Installation manual at www.cobham.com/satcom.

In the installation manual you can read how to mount the VHF radio and how to connect accessories and external equipment, including detailed system configuration examples with cable specifications.

VHF radio with DSC Class A

SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC, your new VHF radio with full DSCfunctionality, is approved to MED, FCC and Industry Canada and is waterproof to the IPx8 and IPx6 standard. As part of the required safety equipment, use the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC 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 simplexsemi duplex VHF radio. It is designed with an easy-to-use menu-driven setup. You use the softkeys and the keypad to enter the desired functions, you browse and select a setting using the right selection knob. The large display can be customized for optimum readability and visibility both day and night with several color themes.

Introduction

The VHF radio can replay the last 240 s of received voice messages. This is a useful feature to minimize misunderstandings and to record messages when the radio is unattended.

With Thrane & Thrane connection boxes the VHF radio connects easily to external equipment like additional handsets, water proof hand microphones, control speaker microphone, alarm panel or external speaker. The Ethernet interface enables the VHF radio to be connected to ThraneLINK for service updates.

For a list of accessories available for the VHF radio see Accessories available on page 4 and check with your nearest distributor.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Controls on the front plate

Figure 1: 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. Distress button for sending a Distress alert.

9. Squelch control to mute background noise.

10. Volume knob with key-press function for volume control and power on/off.

11. Selector and dim knob with key-press function for general operation, display color selection and dimming.

12. 1W button to toggle between high and low power.

13. Replay button to play back up to 240 s voice message.

2 VHF radio with DSC Class A

SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC display

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. Functions you can select with

the soft keys. If there are more than 4 functions in the list press the soft key MORE to display further functions.

2. Current working channel.

3. System property icons with information relevant for the currently

selected functions.

4. Channel properties next to the currently selected VHF channel (if any).

5. Service line containing current temporary information relevant for the

current channel or function.

6. Current state: RX or TX.

7. DSC window with DSC information (MMSI number, position

information and UTC time of position and origin), or specific information relevant to other functions, e.g. Replay, etc.).

For a detailed description of the information shown for each of the functions available see the chapter Operation on page 7.

CALL

ALERT

DROBOS

LOC LO

DISTRESS/CALL

MMSI:123456789 N 12°34.5678 E 123°45.6789

INT

22:07

GPS

Introduction

VHF radio with DSC Class A 3

Chapter 1: Introduction

Accessories available

Accessory Description

SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle (additional)

SAILOR 6203 Handset with cradle

One SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle is included in the delivery of the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC. You can connect another SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle.

SAILOR 6203 Handset with cradle, waterproof to IPx6.

SAILOR 6202 Hand Microphone

SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone

SAILOR 6207 Connection Box for parallel Handsets

SAILOR 6208 Control Unit Connection Box

You can use the SAILOR 6202 Hand Microphone (waterproof to IPx6 and IPx8) instead of the handset.

With the SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone you can control the VHF voice functions of the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC.

The SAILOR 6207 Connection Box for parallel Handsets including Connection Cable 406209-941 is used for easy installation of several SAILOR 6201/SAILOR 6203 Handsets.

SAILOR 6208 Control Unit Connection Box including Connection Cable 406208-941 is used for easy installation of external equipment and accessories:

• Max. 4 SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphones

• VDRSAILOR 6270 External Loudspeaker

• Alarm panels and GPS input

4 Accessories available

Chapter 1: Introduction

Accessory Description

Connection cables 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 6222 VHF DSC, 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 6222 VHF DSC. This cable is included in the SAILOR 6207 Connection Box for parallel Handsets (part number: 406207-941).

5 m Connection cable for SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone, 1x12 pole (part number: 406204-940).

SAILOR 6270 External Loudspeaker

SAILOR 6103 Multi Alarm Panel

SAILOR 6197 Ethernet Switch

SAILOR 6090 Power Converter 24 V to 12 V DC

If you need an additional external loudspeaker you can connect a SAILOR 6270 External Loudspeaker. It provides 6 W output power.

With the SAILOR 6103 Multi Alarm Panel you can activate GMDSS Distress Alarms. The Multi Alarm Panel can be connected to the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC via the Ethernet interface (LAN connector, ThraneLINK).

The SAILOR 6197 Ethernet Switch is used in installations with ThraneLINK. The Ethernet switch has 5 ports.

The SAILOR 6090 Power Converter is used to provide 12 V DC for the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC from a 24 V DC power source.

Introduction

Accessories available 5

Chapter 1: Introduction

Speaker Microphone

Control

(NMEA)

GPS, AIS, etc.

Speaker (8 ohm)

External

TT-6204A

TT-6203A

Handset Option

TT-6203A

Remote Control + Service

ETHERNET port

99-128194-J

406209-940

Cable

406209-940

Cable

(without DSC)

LAN

12V DC

110/220V AC

Handset Option

Handset

Hand Microphone

TT-6202A

Alarm

DSC Call

AUX

GPS

ACC. Port

VDR

Max 4 x TT-6204A

Power Converter

TT-6090A

TT-6208A

Connection Box

Power

Power Supply

N163S

TT-6208A

Connection Box

TT-6207A

Connection Box

for Parallel Handsets

406208-941

Cable

AUX. Port

CTRL. Port

406209-941

Cable

24V DC

VHF DSC

TT-6222A

TT-6201A/

TT-6201A/ TT-6203A

Multi Alarm Panel

TT-6103A

12V Battery

24V DC

Aerial

RX/TX

Aerial

RX/DSC

System configuration — example

The SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC 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.

Figure 2: System configuration, example

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Chapter 2

Operation 2

Note

Before using the VHF radio make sure that the VHFand DSC antennas, power cable and other external equipment are connected properly. For installation instructions see the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC, Installation manual (download only).

Overview

In this chapter you find detailed instructions and guidelines for:

• General use and navigation

• VHF radio communication

• Watch

• Scan

• DSC calls

• Handling multiple calls — DSC and voice

• Phone book

• Replay function

• Setup

Operation

Chapter 2: Operation

General use and navigation

Power on and volume in handset andspeaker

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.

To adjust the volume of the handset earpiece see Radio setup on page 37.

Working channel and changing settings

Use the selector knob to browse and select:

• To browse and select settings, turn the selector knob and press for accept.

• To select a working channel use the selector knob or enter the channel number using the keypad. You can change channels whenever the channel designator is displayed.

Note

8 General use and navigation

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.

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.

See Controller setup on page 44 for controlling the connected speaker device.

DSC and MMSI number

The MMSI is a unique, 9-digit identifier assigned to your ship. When the VHF radio is powered on for the first time, the vessel’s MMSI number is programmed in the radio. This is typically done during installation of the radio and described in the installation manual.

Operation

Important

The MMSI number must be programmed into the VHF radio to use any DSC functionality. The radio will prompt for the MMSI number at each power-up until the MMSI has been entered. You can use the radio in normal VHF mode.

Caution! Without a programmed MMSI number the

Distress button will not work!

General use and navigation 9

Chapter 2: Operation

Position and MMSI number

The position and MMSI number for the

SCAN

SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC radio is always shown in the DSC window (the lower half of the

LOCAL

radio’s display) in stand-by mode. The display shows also the current (latest) position (if a GPS is connected), the UTC and position type and GPS Status.

PHBOOK

DISTRESS/CALL

MMSI:123456789 N 12°34.5678 E 123°45.6789

Enter position manually (no GPS)

If you need to enter the vessel’s position and UTC of position manually, do as follows:

1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until SETUP appears.

2. Press the arrow soft key or to advance to DSC SETUP.

3. Press the selector knob to select Position & MMSI.

4. Enter the current position and UTC time:

• Latitude (LAT),

• Longitude (LON)

• UTC time (POS UTC)

Turn and press the selector knob to select the value you want to change. Then use the keypad or press and turn the selector knob to enter the current values for position and UTC time. You can clear all position data by pressing CLEAR.

INT

22:07

GPS

5. Having entered the UTC time, the soft key SAVE appears. Press SAVE and then EXIT to return to normal operation. The display shows Man in the lower right corner.

6. After you have entered a value manually or overruled the GPS input, a soft key UseGPS appears in the display if the GPS is available. Press this soft key if you decide to use the data from the connected GPS.

If the GPS was present and then disappears a warning appears in the display after 10 minutes, then you can enter the position and UTC time manually as described above.

10 General use and navigation

Soft-key functions

Chapter 2: Operation

A number of functions of the SAILOR

CALL

6222 VHF DSC are accessed and set using the four soft keys to the left of the display. The current function of a soft key is shown in the display next to the soft key.

The following soft-key functions are

ALERT

DROBOS

DISTRESS/CALL

MMSI:123456789 N 12°34.5678 E 123°45.6789

available from top-level standby:

Soft key Function

CALL To make DSC non-distress calls

ALERT To make a distress call with assigned category

DROBOS Make a distress relay call on behalf of someone else

SCAN Scanning menu with start, stop and tag function

PHBOOK Phone book

LOCAL Local mode, 10 dB attenuation

SETUP Setup pages for Radio setup, Channel setup, Power

Supply, DSC SETUP, DSC CALL LOGS, System setup and Controller setup.

INT

22:07

GPS

Operation

Use the soft key MORE to display further soft key functions.

General use and navigation 11

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.

To return to day vision press, hold and turn the selector knob clockwise until the display changes and it reaches the desired brightness.

The radio has two colour themes: Black text on a white background (default) or white text on black background. To change the color theme see System setup on page 42.

Adjusting the squelch level

With the Squelch control you can manually adjust and suppress noise in order to optimize the quality of the received radio communication.

When hearing noise or an unwanted signal, turn the squelch button clockwise until the speaker is muted.

Use with a SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone

When a SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone is connected to the radio, you can operate the radio with the Control Speaker Microphone. An occupied message is shown in the radio's display. At any time you can take control over the Control Speaker Microphone by pressing any key on the radio.

12 General use and navigation

Chapter 2: Operation

VHF radio communication

Basic VHF operation

You can make VHF calls using the Handset or another speaker device.

Note

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.

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. To enable reception of a radio signal release the PTT button.

Note

Press PTT only when you are talking. Always say “Over.” just before releasing the PTT button.

One transmission is limited to 5 minutes duration.

Receiving a radio telephone call on channel 16

When you hear your call name in the loudspeaker, proceed as follows:

1. The symbol RX shows that the radio is

receiving on the channel displayed.

2. Lift the Handset or take another speaker

device.

CALL

ALERT

DROBOS

DISTRESS/CALL

MMSI:123456789 N 12°34.5678 E 123°45.6789

INT

22:07

GPS

Operation

3. Press the PTT button. The symbol TX shows that the radio is

transmitting on the channel displayed.

4. Repeat the name of the station calling you and say: “This is [your ship’s

name]”.

5. Suggest a working channel other than 16 by saying: “Channel

[suggested channel number]”.

6. Say: “Over.” and release the PTT button to allow the caller to confirm

the suggested new channel.

VHF radio communication 13

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COBHAM SAILOR 6222, SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety warning

Alerte de sécurité

Preface

Training information

VHF radio with DSC Class A

Introduction

Controls on the front plate

SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC display

Accessories available

System configuration — example

Overview

Operation

General use and navigation

Power on and volume in handset andspeaker

Working channel and changing settings

Speaker devices

DSC and MMSI number

Position and MMSI number

Soft-key functions

Changing the display light, night view

Adjusting the squelch level

Use with a SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone

VHF radio communication

Basic VHF operation