SAILOR SP3520 Portable VHF GMDSS
User manual
Emergency procedure
• Turntheknobatthetopoftheradioclockwise.Thedisplaylightsup
showingthelastusedchannelandthebatterylevel.
• Selectchannel16(DistressorSafety),pressthe16/C key.
• PressthePTTandsay:
- “MAYDAY,MAYDAY,MAYDAY”,
- “Thisis”.....shipsnamerepeatedthreetimes
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- “MAYDAY”
- “Thisis”.....shipsnameandcallsign,
- Theship’spositioninlatitudeandlongitudeorotherreference
toaknowngeographicallocation,
- Thenatureofdistressandassistancewanted,
- Anyotherinformationwhichmightfacilitatetherescue.
- “OVER”
• ReleasePTTandlistenforanswer.
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SP3520 VHF GMDSS
Document number: 98-124294-I
Release date: October, 2013
Copyright: © 2013 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved.
Trademark Acknowledgements
• SAILOR is a registered trademark of Thrane & Thrane A/S.
• Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be
trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.
Warranty limitation
IMPORTANT - The radio is a sealed waterproof unit. 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.
Disclaimer
Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the
use of this product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed
by Thrane & Thrane A/S. The information in this manual is provided for
information purposes only, is subject to change without notice and may
contain errors or inaccuracies. Manuals issued by Thrane & Thrane A/S
are periodically revised and updated. Anyone relying on this information
should acquire the most current version e.g. from
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.
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Precautions
Avoid water and salt in the I/O connector and keep it
clean frequently.
Only use original Thrane & Thrane battery packs. Make
sure they are clean and dry before attaching the
transceiver. Be careful not to damage any gaskets.
Only use the original Thrane & Thrane charger for the
rechargeable battery.
Be very careful when handling the Lithium batteries.
With correct use they are safe but any misuse might
cause dangerous situations.
Never short circuit the battery terminals, never expose
the transceiver and the batteries to extreme temperature
or fire and never use any kind of violence.
Avoid close contact between the antenna and parts of
the human body. The top of the antenna must never be
closer than 5 cm to the body when transmitting.
Do not submerge the transceiver more than 1 m for 30
minutes.
Keep the transceiver at least 0.3 m away from the
magnetic compass.
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Training information
SAILOR SP3520 VHF GMDSS is designed for "occupational use only". It must be
operated by licensed personnel only.
The SP3520complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for "Occupational Use Only".
• 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.
Correct use
For best performance, hold the radio vertically and 10 cm away from the head
when talking into the microphone.
Warning! Your Thrane & Thrane VHF radio generates
electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when
transmitting. To ensure that 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 5
cm away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Your VHF GMDSS ................................................................ 1
Performance .......................................................................2
Channels ............................................................................2
Chapter 2 Operation
Controls ..............................................................................3
Keys and buttons ................................................................3
The display .........................................................................5
Using the VHF GMDSS ........................................................6
Basic functions ...................................................................6
Other functions ...................................................................9
Configuring the VHF GMDSS .............................................. 11
Entering and using configuration mode ............................. 11
Configuration settings .......................................................12
Chapter 3 Batteries
Battery types .................................................................... 15
The primary battery .......................................................... 15
The secondary battery ...................................................... 16
Battery level indication ..................................................... 16
Removing and inserting the battery pack .......................... 16
The battery charger ...........................................................17
Installing the charger ........................................................17
Recharging the secondary battery .................................... 18
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Chapter 4 Equipment and accessories
External equipment ...........................................................19
List of equipment ...............................................................19
Connecting external equipment .........................................19
Impact on radio operation ................................................20
Accessorie connector ........................................................20
Accessories .......................................................................21
List of accessories ..............................................................21
Attaching and removing the belt clip ................................23
Attaching the lanyard ....................................................... 23
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Displaying errors .............................................................. 25
App. A Technical specifications
Technical data VHF GMDSS ............................................... 27
General ............................................................................ 27
Transmitter .......................................................................28
Receiver ...........................................................................28
Battery life guidelines ......................................................29
Primary battery (non-rechargeable) .................................29
Secondary battery (rechargeable) ..................................... 29
Dimensional drawing, transceiver ....................................30
Dimensional drawing, chargers .........................................31
App. B Attention
Goretex Membrane ..........................................................33
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Introduction
Your VHF GMDSS
SP3520, your new portable VHF transceiver, is
approved to fulfil the GMDSS requirements for
portable VHF radios for Safety at Sea and is
waterproof to the IP67 standard.
As part of the required safety equipment, the
SP3520 is to be used 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 SP3520 is designed for daily use and it
connects easily to external equipment like
headsets and fist mikes, making the SP3520
suitable for any noisy environment.
The unique battery concept makes the radio
suited for both daily use and emergency
situations. The primary emergency battery is to
be stored for emergency situations and a
secondary rechargeable battery can be used for
daily communication in your new portable VHF
transceiver.
The radio is designed with a unique man
machine interface, an excellent grip even with
gloves, and large tactile buttons.
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The display has red adjustable backlight which makes the display visible
even at night.
The radio is equipped with a lanyard and a belt clip. A huge accessory
program comes with the SAILOR SP3500 series.
Please find the nearest SAILOR distributor on www.thrane.com.
Performance
For best performance of the transceiver keep the following in mind:
• Keep clear of metal environment.
• Hold the transceiver vertically and 10 cm from lips and push the PTT
when transmitting.
• In receive mode carry the transceiver vertically with belt clips.
• To preserve battery power, adjust squelch to close the loudspeaker
when there is no signal.
• If you are in a lifeboat keep the antenna as high as possible.
Channels
This radio operates with the following channels:
Notes:
• All channels are Simplex.
• Tx power is limited to 1 W on
channels 75 and 76.
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81216697487
91317717588
10 14 67 72 76
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Operation
Controls
Keys and buttons
1. On/off/volume
2. Light/Lock
3. Push To Talk (PTT)
4. Up key
5. Down key
6. Hi/Lo output power
7. Squelch
8. Scan
9. Priority channel (16)/
Call channel
10. Loudspeaker/microphone
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Key presses
Pressing and holding certain keys gives access to additional functions,
shown in the table below.
Key
Short press
(1 beep)
Long press
(2 beeps)
Extra long
press
(3 beeps)
Show next available
item in the list (up or
down).
Default: Channel
selection
Run through available
items, or
select tagged channels
A () or B ().
Run through
available
items if an A
or B channel
is tagged
Activate Squelch
control (Adjust with
up/down arrows).
Monitor function. Open
Squelch completely.
1 press: Activate/
terminate Dual/Triple
watch.
2 presses: Activate
memory scan.
Add/Delete channel
from memory scan.
Toggle between high
and low transmitter
power.
Select channel 16. Select programmed
Call channel.
Program Call
channel.
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The display
The display holds various fields of information, explained below.
1. Current working channel.
2. Current channel mode.
3. “Lo”: Reduced transmitter power.
Full transmitter power is not shown in display.
4. Dual watch activated.
5. Current working channel is marked for scanning.
6. Keypad is locked.
7. Battery level indicator.
8. Transmitting (Tx) /Receiving (Rx).
9. Accessory is connected.
10. Service line for various purposes. In this example the volume level.
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8
9
10
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Using the VHF GMDSS
Basic functions
Switching the radio on and off
• To switch the radio on, turn the knob at the top
of the radio clockwise.
The display lights up showing the last used
channel and the battery level.
• To switch the radio off, Turn the knob back
counter-clockwise until it clicks.
Selecting the working channel
• To select channel 16 (Distress or Safety), press the 16/C key.
• To select the Call channel, use a long press on 16/C.
• To select among all available channels, press or on the keypad.
For fast selection, press and hold or .
The display shows the currently selected channel.
Note
Before using the radio, mount the antenna at the top of the
radio. The antenna is delivered with the radio.
Note
Long press on or can also be used to select preferred
channels. For information on how to program preferred
channels, see Configuring the VHF GMDSS on page 11
Configuring the VHF GMDSS on page 11.
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