Codan 2410 Users Guide
Sentry-H 6110-MP
OPERATOR GUIDE
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Codan part number 15-04200-EN Issue 1, December, 2019.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Preparing your radio
Charging and installing batteries................................................................................................ 3
Attaching a ground wire to the radio.......................................................................................... 5
Inserting a 6110-MP into a backpack ........................................................................................7
Selecting and connecting your antenna..................................................................................... 8
Testing your radio before deployment .....................................................................................10
Operating the radio
Front panel and screen overview ............................................................................................. 15
Handsets ..................................................................................................................................23
Speaker and mute .................................................................................................................... 25
Discreet mode and zeroise....................................................................................................... 27
Secure communications........................................................................................................... 29
Entering and editing text ..........................................................................................................32
Operational screen modes
Scanning, channel and scratch modes....................................................................................34
Calling
HF Networks............................................................................................................................. 37
Call types.................................................................................................................................. 39
Answering and ending a call ....................................................................................................42
Making a 2G or 3G ALE call ..................................................................................................... 43
Making a Selcall call................................................................................................................. 49
Stations
Adding a Station....................................................................................................................... 50
GPS
Viewing GPS Information ......................................................................................................... 52
Appendix
Update the radio profile with a USB thumb drive ....................................................................54
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 56
Definitions................................................................................................................................. 62
Menu Navigation ......................................................................................................................65
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Charging and installing batteries
Charging and installing batteries
Check batteries
Before any deployment, it is vital to ensure that your batteries are fully charged and that you have
a sufficient number of batteries for your mission.
Compatible batteries
The 6110-MP is recommended for use with the following batteries available from Codan.
Codan Part Number Battery Battery Chemistry Rechargeable Capacity
65-72015 BB-390B/U Nickel Metal Hydride Yes 9.8 amp hours
65-72013 BB2590 Lithium-ion Yes 17.4 amp hours
65-72014 BB2590 Lithium-ion Yes 20 amp hours
65-71005 BA-3590/U Alkaline No 15 amp hours
Field charging batteries
The Codan supplied BB-390B/U and BB2590 batteries are compatible with the MIL-STD Battery
Charger Kit (Codan Part Number: 15-00585-00X). The MIL-STD Battery Charger Kit can be
powered by several different AC or DC power sources, including a Solar Panel Power Supply
(Codan Part Number: 15-00537-00X).
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CAUTION: To prevent damaging the 6110-MP and the battery, you must ensure that
the battery is correctly aligned to the battery connector (J7) on the 6110-MP before
attaching the latching battery compartment to the radio.
latch
battery
Sentry®-H
6110-MP
latching battery
compartment
battery connector (J7)
Charging and installing batteries
Inserting your battery into the radio
The battery is connected to the (J7) Connector located on the bottom of the radio and housed in a
latching battery compartment. The image below shows the placement and alignment of the
battery, battery compartment and radio.
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Attaching a ground wire to the radio
Attaching a ground wire to the
radio
To ensure optimal radio performance, the radio will need to be suitably grounded by fixing the
antenna to an adequate ground point or by connecting a counterpoise. The 6110-MP radio has a
ground lug located underneath the left handle of the radio, connect the grounding kit (Codan Part
Number: 15-60083) to the ground lug by pressing down on the lug to reveal the ground clip
insertion slot.
Connect the grounding wire or counterpoise lead to the grounding lug and deploy as suggested
on the tactical antenna quick reference card.
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EA
R
TH LEAD
AND CLIP
OR
COUNTERPOISE
Attaching a ground wire to the radio
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accessory passthrough
elastic loops
radio harness
6110-MP radio
Inserting a 6110-MP into a backpack
Inserting a 6110-MP into a
backpack
All Codan supplied backpacks come with an adjustable harness that holds the radio firmly in
position. The radio can be oriented so that the antenna port (J1) is located on either the right or
left side of the backpack.
To insert the radio into the soft backpack:
1. Open the backpack to expose the harness.
2. Slide the radio into the harness with the front panel oriented to the top of the
backpack.
3. Secure the radio with the adjustable harness.
4. Position the elastic loops over the handles.
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WARNING: This table provides an overview that is general in nature. Many factors can
and will affect the capabilities of your antenna, including location, obstructions, time-ofday, weather and localised interference.
Selecting and connecting your antenna
Selecting and connecting your
antenna
Selecting an antenna
It is crucial that you choose an antenna that meets your requirements. The table below provides
an overview of Codan tactical antennas and the capabilities of each antenna over distance.
Correct installation and positioning of your antenna is essential for quality HF communication.
Tactical antenna Codan
Part
Number
Tape Whip 15-00472 ★ ★
3 m (10 ft) Collapsible
Whip
Long Wire 15-00476 ★★★★ ★★★ ★★
End-fed Broadband 15-00475 ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★
Broadband Dipole 15-00474 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★
15-00473 ★★ ★ ★
Communications distance
0 to 100 km 100 to 500kmup to 2000kmup to 5000
km
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Note: If the Menu > User Data > Peripherals > Antenna Type is not set to Auto
Detect, the antenna adaptor will not automatically activate the internal tuner.
Note: The accessory pass-through located at the top of the Codan backpack allows the
antenna cable or antenna whip to remain connected while the backpack is closed.
Selecting and connecting your antenna
Connecting your antenna
Your antenna is connected to the 6110-MP using the Antenna port (J1) on the front of the radio.
Tunable antennas like the Tactical Whip antenna (Codan Part Number: 15-00473) and Tactical
Long Wire (Codan Part Number: 15-00476) have a quick connect/release adaptor that connects to
the antenna port (J1), the quick connect/release adaptor activates the internal tuner on the radio.
Once you have connected your antenna, it is recommended that you run a Channel Tune Test
(page 12) to ensure that standing wave ratio (SWR) values are acceptable. This test is
recommended for any antenna used, including supported broadband antennas.
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Note: The self test will only test the control point that it was run from. If you have a 2320
handset connected to your radio, you should run the self test on both the front panel as
well as the 2320 handset.
Note: You can press PTT at any time to abort the self-test.
Testing your radio before deployment
Testing your radio before
deployment
Once assembled, the radio should be tested to ensure that everything is working correctly. The
following tests should be run before the radio is deployed. Testing involves:
• running a diagnostic self-test; and
• measuring the standing wave ratio (SWR) of your channels; and
• carrying out station-to-station on-air testing.
Running a Self Test
The Self Test allows the radio to run through a series of checks to ensure that the radio is
operating. The CP LCD and CP Keys tests require your input in order to complete.
1. Switch on the Radio (page 15).
2. Press the key.
3. Select Self Test Screen from the Function Select screen.
4. Press (Start).
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Note: The key will not display on the screen when pressed during
this test.
Note: The PTT button is not included in this test, pressing PTT will abort all
tests.
Testing your radio before deployment
The radio will now run through all of the self tests listed on the Self Tests screen. As
each test is completed, the test result will appear on the screen.
Passed Failed Manual
(blank)
Manual tests are tests that require you to run the test manually.
5. The CP LCD test checks for any screen errors by displaying the colour and tone
states of the screen, the screen displays White, Black, Red, Green and Blue in order.
Press any key on the keypad to progress through this test.
6. The CP Keys test checks that key presses are being registered and that keys pressed
to match the correct input received by the radio. Test each key on the keypad and
confirm that the corresponding key displays on the screen. Leave the key
last as it will end the test.
7. Once the tests have completed, a summary report will display the results. Review any
failed test results and address them before deployment.
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Testing your radio before deployment
Measuring the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) of your channels
The 6110-MP radio measures the forward and reflected power between the radio and the
antenna. The measured power ratio is called the Standing Wave Ratio or SWR. To ensure correct
installation, the power and SWR assessment should be performed with the radio with any antenna
you intend on using when deployed.
SWR Results can vary based on several circumstances, including the characteristics of the
antenna, the quality of the connection to ground, the frequency used, and the proximity of the
antenna to other objects. The table below shows the communication quality you are likely to
achieve with a given SWR value.
SWR Measurement Icon Description
Less than 3.0 Good
Between 3.0 and 5.0 Poor
Greater than 5.0 Unlikely to be able to communicate on this channel
Tuning Scanned Channels
To tune your currently scanned channels:
1. Hold the key for 2 seconds.
2. Press the key to start tuning.
As each channel is tested, it will display an SWR value for each channel. An icon will
appear that indicates if SWR value is at an acceptable level for transmission on the
channel.
3. Review each channel for a good SWR reading, address any poor SWR readings
before deployment.
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Testing your radio before deployment
Tuning a channel or frequency
Individual channels and frequencies can also be tested for their SWR value.
To tune a single channel or frequency:
1. Select the channel or frequency you want to test from the Channel or Scratch Mode
on the Operational screen (page 19).
2. Press the key.
3. Press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button on the H-250 or 2320 handset (page 23).
4. Check the SWR value and address any problems before deployment.
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Testing your radio before deployment
On-air testing
On-air testing gives a better indication of antenna operation, particularly if the operator is familiar
with the signal strengths usually received within a network. The Channel Test call (page 39) can be
used to identify the best channel between two stations. A test call between two closely positioned
stations should return call quality results close to 100%. The Channel Test call type can be made
as a 2G or 3G ALE Point-to-Point Call (page 43) or as a Selcall call (page 49)
As well as testing signal quality, making a Selective call (page 39) to other stations in your network
will allow you to test other features of your radio like Digital Voice, Encryption and Frequency
Hopping. All of which should be tested before deploying your radio into the field. Speak to your
HF Network Administrator to resolve any critical issues you are experiencing before deploying
your radio into the field.
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screen
antenna
port (J1)
discreet
mode switch
GPS antenna
port (J4)
navigation
keys
keypad
H-250
port (J5)
usb port (J9)
control point
port (J6)
alert key
internal gps
antennapower key
front panel
speaker
Front panel and screen overview
Front panel and screen overview
The Sentry-H 6110-MP front panel
Switching the radio on and off
Switching on
Press the key.
Switching off
Hold the key for 2 seconds.
Screen layout overview
The 6110-MP display enables you to view information about your radio as well as allowing you to
perform most of the radio’s functions efficiently. Each screen is split into three main sections, a
notification bar, a menu bar and a work area.
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Front panel and screen overview
The notification/title/tab bar
The notification, title or tab bar is located at the top of the screen and is used to display useful
information based on the current screen being displayed.
Notification bar
The notification bar is shown on the Operational screen (page 19), it displays the state of several
of the radios key functions.
Some common notification bar icons include:
• Call type indicator , and for example.
• Battery or .
• Mute type indicator, refer to the Select mute type (page 26) table for details of the
various mute states.
• Scanning .
• Transmission power , , and .
• Receive/Transmit and indicator.
• Rx/Tx level indicator and .
• Missed Calls .
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active menu inactive menu
tab menu bar
not selected
tab menu bar
selected
Front panel and screen overview
Title bar
The title bar is shown on the menu screen (page 20), it displays the current menu or sub-menu
title.
Tab bar
The tab bar is a variant of the title bar. It is used to group menu items that are related, for
example, grouping Time and Date settings. When a tab bar is selected, you can use the
and navigation keys to cycle through the tabs. You can then use the and
keys to navigate into the menu.
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Front panel and screen overview
The work area
The work area is displayed below the notification bar and is the main work area of any screen. On
the operational screen (page 19) displays important information about the state of the radio. On
the menu screen (page 20), the work area displays menu items or settings.
The menu bar
The menu bar is displayed at the bottom of the screen and displays context for the software keys
and .
The menu also displays several contextual icons, including:
• Volume/Speaker mode indicator .
• Numeral input is available .
• Alpha Numeric input is available .
• Left/Right navigation is available .
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Note: Depending on your access level and the current setup of the radio, some menu
items may not appear where shown. Contact your HF Network Administrator for more
information.
Front panel and screen overview
• Up/Down navigation is available .
• Up/Down/Left/Right navigation is available .
Screens overview
There are several key screens that make up the 6110-MP user interface, being aware of each
screen type is essential to successfully operating the radio.
The Operational screen
The operational screen displays information relating to the three main operating modes of the
radio. When in Scanning mode (page 34), the radio is monitoring any configured HF network
channels for incoming calls made to your radio. When in Channel mode (page 34), the radio will
monitor a single channel and will listen for incoming calls or voice transmissions depending on the
mute type selected. The channel selected will be displayed on the Operational screen. When in
Scratch mode (page 35), the radio can be tuned to transmit and receive on an arbitrary frequency.
Elements of the Operational screen
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