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COBHAM SAILOR SP3540 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SAILOR SP3540 Portable VHF ATEX GMDSS User manual...
  • Page 2 Emergency procedure • T urn the knob at the top of the radio clockwise. The display lights up s howing the last used channel and the battery level. • S elect channel 16 (Distress or Safety), press the 16/C key. • P ress the PTT and say: - “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY”, - “This is”..ships name repeated three times - - “MAYDAY” - “This is”..ships name and call sign, - The ship’s position in latitude and longitude or other reference to a known geographical location, - The nature of distress and assistance wanted, - Any other information which might facilitate the rescue. - “OVER” • R elease PTT and listen for answer.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safe use of ATEX equipment: • Do not change the battery in wet or humid environments. • Always keep battery connectors dry and clean. • Use only with Sailor ATEX approved accessories. Alternatively ATEX approved accessories in compliance with the accessory connector ATEX specification may be used. • Do not change accessories in wet or humid enviroments. • Do not charge the battery in hazardous area. • For charge of battery use Part no: 403505A - ATEX CH3505 Compact Charger, Part no: 403507B - ATEX CH3507 Single Position Charger or Part no: 403508B - ATEX CH3508 Dual Position Charger • Use only battery type Sailor B3503 or B3504. • Do not use a mechanically damaged radio. • Unpacking of the radio and accessories and the removal of the protective film in front of the display window must not take place in the ATEX protected area. 99-127722-B 0850...
  • Page 5 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. In the event of any discrepancies, the English version shall be the governing text. Thrane & Thrane A/S is trading as Cobham SATCOM. 1428...
  • Page 6 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 &...
  • Page 7 Training information SAILOR SP3540 ATEX VHF GMDSS is designed for "occupational use only". It must be operated by licensed personnel only. The SP3540 complies 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.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Your ATEX VHF GMDSS ............1 Performance ............... 2 Channels ................2 Chapter 2 Operation Controls ................3 Keys and buttons ..............3 The display .................5 Using the ATEX VHF GMDSS ..........6 Basic functions ..............6 Other functions ..............9 Configuring the ATEX VHF GMDSS ........
  • Page 10 Chapter 4 Equipment and accessories External equipment ............21 List of equipment ...............21 Connecting external equipment .........21 Impact on radio operation ..........22 Accessorie connector ............22 Accessories ............... 23 List of accessories ............. 23 Attaching and removing the belt clip ........ 25 Attaching the lanyard ............

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Sea and is waterproof to the IP67 standard. As part of the required safety equipment, the SAILOR SP3540 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.

  • Page 12: Performance

    Introduction The display has red adjustable backlight which makes the display visible even at night, without violating the night vision. 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.

  • Page 13: Controls

    Chapter 2 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 0845...
  • Page 14 Operation Key presses Pressing and holding certain keys gives access to additional functions, shown in the table below. Extra long Short press Long press press (1 beep) (2 beeps) (3 beeps) Show next available Run through available Run through item in the list (up or items, or available down).

  • Page 15: The Display

    Operation 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.

  • Page 16: Using The Atex Vhf Gmdss

    Operation Using the ATEX VHF GMDSS Basic functions Note Before using the radio, mount the antenna at the top of the radio. The antenna is delivered with the radio. Switching the radio on and off • To switch the radio on, turn the knob at the top of the radio clockwise.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Volume

    Operation Activating a call To activate a call to the selected channel, press and hold the PTT button on the side of the radio. The radio transmits as long as the PTT button is pressed. A small Tx sign next to the channel num- ber indicates when the radio is in transmit mode.
  • Page 18 Operation Using Dual watch To activate Dual watch, press the SCN key. The display shows “Dual” at the top and “16” at the bottom right. The radio toggles between the selected channel and channel 16. • To terminate Dual watch, press SCN again. Scanning channels •...

  • Page 19: Other Functions

    Operation Other functions Programming the Call channel To program the Call channel, do as follows: 1. Press and hold 16/C until the current Call channel number is flashing. 2. Select the channel with  or . 3. Press 16/C to confirm. Programming the scanning memory To add a channel to the scanning memory, select the channel and then press and hold the SCN key until the display shows MEM at the top.
  • Page 20 Operation “ALIVE” function is also deactivated when • The channel is changed. • The radio is turned OFF and ON again. • Watch or scanning is enabled. • Squelch is open. Refer to ALIVE on page 13 1211...

  • Page 21: Configuring The Atex Vhf Gmdss

    Operation Configuring the ATEX VHF GMDSS Entering and using configuration mode Note The radio is not operational in configuration mode. • To enter configuration mode, press and hold the Light/Lock button while turning on the radio. The bottom line of the display shows the current menu item/setting. •...

  • Page 22: Configuration Settings

    Operation Configuration settings Configuration mode is used to program preferred channels and volume of key beep and battery alarm. The following settings are available in configuration mode. BEEP Status click/beep sound on key press, long press (settings/programming saved) and battery alarm. Maximum level. Status click/beep sound on key press, long press (settings/programming saved) and battery alarm.
  • Page 23 Operation ALIVE Factory default state.  Press to set “ALIVE” on. ADD NAME A-Z, 0-9 Makes it possible to name the channels. The name must contain a maximum of 9 characters, use only capital letters, digits and spaces. Press Light/Lock to confirm programming. Note: The name appears in the service line on the display.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Batteries

    Chapter 3 Batteries Battery types • The orange primary battery pack contains a non-rechargeable Lithium battery. This battery pack is only to be used in case of emergency. • The blue secondary battery pack contains a rechargeable battery. This battery pack is for daily use. The primary battery The orange primary battery pack is only for emergency use, Important...

  • Page 26: The Secondary Battery

    Batteries The secondary battery Battery level indication The blue secondary battery pack is for daily use of the radio. When the battery level is low, you should recharge the battery. The radio display shows the battery status. When the battery symbol is empty and flashing, the battery should be recharged as soon as possible.

  • Page 27: The Battery Charger

    Batteries The battery charger The chargers has two compartments. CH3505 • A compartment for recharging the battery alone or while attached to the radio. CH3507 • A rear compartment only for storing a spare battery. It does not have a charger function. •...

  • Page 28: Recharging The Secondary Battery

    Batteries When mounting the charger, make sure it is placed in a dry place and away from direct sunlight. The charger is not waterproof. Connecting to power The charger can be supplied with DC or AC. DC: Connect the 12-24VDC Connection Cable between the DC supply and the connector on the underside of the charger.
  • Page 29 Batteries Charging time with emtpy battery: VHF off approx. 4 hours, VHF on: approx. 5 hours. The battery indicator on the radio display indicates if the radio is placed in the charger while radio and charger are both powered. 0845...
  • Page 30 Batteries 0845...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Equipment And Accessories

    Chapter 4 Equipment and accessories External equipment List of equipment The following equipment can be connected to the radio: • SAVOX C400AV Push-To Talk unit • SAVOX C500 Fist Mike • SAVOX NC/400 Noise-com • SAVOX HC-E Helmet-com • SAVOX K53004 Helmet unit •...

  • Page 32: Impact On Radio Operation

    Equipment and accessories When external equipment is connected to the radio, the right side of the display will show a headset. Impact on radio operation The external equipment can have a built-in PTT button, speaker and microphone. Thus a connection has per default the following impact on the radio operation: •...

  • Page 33: Accessories

    Equipment and accessories Accessories List of accessories The following accessories are delivered with your radio: Accessory Part number ATEX Primary battery (orange, non-rechargeable), B3503 403503A ATEX Secondary battery (blue rechargeable), B3504 403504A ATEX Charger, CH3507 403507B AC/DC converter, length 150cm (100-240V~ /12VDC out) 88-125538 12-24VDC Connection cable, length 150cm 37-124381...
  • Page 34 Equipment and accessories Accessories you may buy Accessory Part number ATEX Compact Charger CH3505 403505A ATEX Dual Position Charger CH3508 403508B ATEX Leather Case with shoulder strop 403500-207 Leather Case Warning! The display must always be kept away from the body to reduce the RF explosure when body worn.

  • Page 35: Attaching And Removing The Belt Clip

    Equipment and accessories Attaching and removing the belt clip To attach the belt clip, slide the belt clip upwards into the rails at the back of the radio until it locks. To remove the belt clip, press the projection at the top of the belt clip to release the lock and slide the belt clip downwards out of the rails.
  • Page 36 Equipment and accessories 0845...

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Displaying errors Some errors result in an error message in the display. These error messages are listed below. Display text Problem Type Actions The battery voltage is Severe. Change/recharge below a critical level, Radio is non- the battery. EMPTY BAT where further operation functional.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting 0845...

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical specifications Technical data SP3540 General Item Specification RX frequency range 155.000 - 163.425 MHz TX frequency range 155.000 - 161.450 MHz Modulation 16K0G3E Power supply 7.2 VDC Li battery Current drain at 2 W TX 1.2 A Current drain at 1 W TX 0.8 A Current drain RX max audio...

  • Page 40: Transmitter

    Technical specifications Transmitter Item Specification RF output power 2 W /1 W RF output power, Canada 1.7 W ±0.7 dB / 0.8 W ±1 dB Max deviation ±5 kHz Spurious emission < 0.25 uW Adjacent channel power > 70 dB Receiver Item Specification...

  • Page 41: Battery Life Guidelines

    Technical specifications Battery life guidelines Primary battery (non-rechargeable) The primary non-rechargeable battery pack is capable of providing sufficient power for the specified 8 hours according to regulations. The expiry date printed on the battery label is valid when the battery is stored at temperatures below +40°C.

  • Page 42: Dimensional Drawing, Transceiver

    Technical specifications Dimensional drawing, transceiver 0845...

  • Page 43: Dimensional Drawing, Chargers

    Technical specifications Dimensional drawing, chargers CH3505 70.4 Mounting Possibillities Desktop mounting, top view Wall mounting, rear view 0845...
  • Page 44 Technical specifications CH3507 and CH3508 Mounting Possibillities Desktop mounting, top view Wall mounting, rear view 0845...

  • Page 45: Declarations Of Conformity

    SP3540 also meets the requirement for Ingress Protection to the level of IP67. Manufacturer Thrane & Thrane A/S Lundtoftegårdsvej 93D, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark Place and Date Svend Åge Lundgaard Jensen Document number: 99-129012-D Thrane & Thrane A/S trading as Cobham SATCOM Lundtoftegårdsvej 93D DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark · · ·...
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  • Page 49: Attention

    Appendix B Attention Gore-Tex Membrane To keep the VHF watertight, is it very important that the Gore-Tex membrane under no circumstances must be damaged/covered or removed. That is, do not remove the Gore-Tex membrane or place any labels in the area.
  • Page 50 Attention 0845...
  • Page 52 98-124307-I www.cobham.com/satcom...

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