Safety summary Observe the following general safety precautions 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.
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Preface Approvals The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder fulfills the requirements of the Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC with 8th amend 2012/32/EU and is intended for use in maritime environment. The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder is approved to MED 2011/75/EU and fulfills the requirements in the standards: IEC 61993-2 (2012), IEC 60945 ed.4 (2002), ITU-R M.1371-4, IEC 61162-1 (2010), IEC61162-2 (1999).
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Training information The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder is designed for occupational use only and is also classified as such. It must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards as well as the way to minimize those hazards. The unit is thus NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by general public.
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persons must be at least 0.2 m away from the antenna when the unit is transmitting. Alerte de Sécurité Dangers liés á l'exposition aux fréquences radio et instructions. Conformément á la réglementation d'industrie Canada, le present radio emetteur ne peut fonctionner qu'avec une antenne de type omnidirectionelle, demi-onde ou d'un gain maximale de 3 dB, approuvée par Industrie Canada.
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must be placed at a distance not less than 1.8 m 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. About the manual Intended readers This manual is a user manual for the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder system.
Related documents The following table shows the documents related to this manual and to the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder. Document Title and description number SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System, 98-137573 Installation manual SAILOR 6004 Control Panel, 98-136644 Installation manual SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder,...
Table of contents Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction to AIS ................1 The SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System ..........4 System components ................6 Chapter 2 Operation To get started ..................9 Settings ....................15 To work with messages ..............32 Alerts and notifications ..............38 List of alarms ..................
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Table of contents App. B NMEA sentences Sentences defined in IEC 61162-1 ........... 69 Sentences defined by Cobham SATCOM ......69 Glossary ........................71 Index ........................75...
Introduction This chapter introduces the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder and gives an overview of the system and services. It has the following sections: • Introduction to AIS • The SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System • System components Introduction to AIS Overview AIS (Automatic Identification System) is a communication system for the exchange of navigation data.
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Chapter 1: Introduction AIS enables the automatic exchange of shipboard information from the vessel's sensors (dynamic data), as well as manually entered static and voyage related data, between one vessel and another and between a vessel and a shore station(s). AIS also provides the possibility to send short safety related text messaging for ship or shore personnel.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Not all ships are required to have AIS. Furthermore, AIS may be Note switched off if there is a potential risk that the operation of AIS might compromise the safety or security of the ship, or if security incidents are imminent.
Chapter 1: Introduction The SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System The SAILOR 6280 AIS System consists of the following units: 1. SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder 2. SAILOR 6285 GNSS Antenna - Active 3. SAILOR 6004 Control Panel 4. SAILOR 6283 AIS Connection Box and Wall Tray The SAILOR 6281 AIS Basic System consists of the following units: 1.
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• Active GPS antenna included • Interface for ThraneLINK applications and INS available • Programmable interface for connection to sensors using the NMEA interface versions 2.0, ...,4.1 • Touch screen on the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel The SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System...
Chapter 1: Introduction • Easy installation with the dedicated connection box available (SAILOR 6283 AIS Connection Box and Wall Tray) • Easy service - on the unit, through the ThraneLINK Management Application (TMA) or a web browser • Built-in self-diagnostic system •...
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Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 3: SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder SAILOR 6285 GNSS Antenna - Active The SAILOR 6285 GNSS Antenna - Active is a robust, sealed and waterproof GPS antenna (classified IPx6 & IPx8). Figure 4: SAILOR 6285 GNSS Antenna - Active SAILOR 6004 Control panel The SAILOR 6004 Control panel is the user interface for the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 5: SAILOR 6004 Control panel SAILOR 6283 AIS Connection Box and Wall Tray (optional) The SAILOR 6283 AIS Connection Box and Wall Tray has spring-loaded terminals for easy connection of all interfaces. See SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder on page 6 for more information on interfaces.
Chapter 2 Operation This chapter has the following sections: • To get started • Settings • To work with messages • Alerts and notifications To get started As soon as DC power is provided the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder is on. To switch on the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel push the power button.
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Chapter 2: Operation The icon System holds the application manager and settings for the SAILOR 6004 Control panel, for more details see App installation and system settings on page 52. AIS screen The AIS app has the following idle screen: Figure 8: Sections in the AIS application screen (example) 1.
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Chapter 2: Operation • BRG shows the current bearing value to own ship. • RNG shows the current distance (range) in nautical miles (NM) between own ship and ship in the AIS list. Figure 9: Bearing and range • Age shows the number of minutes since this ship last reported data. The list holds up to 200 targets within VHF range which are closest to own ship.
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Chapter 2: Operation • Icons for apps that are operated from this SAILOR 6004 Control Panel, including status information. Letters next Status information to AIS icon There are unread Long Range messages. For more information see page 25. The Status information has changed. For more information see page 20.
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Chapter 2: Operation Sorting the list of ships You can sort the list of ships by selecting the heading of the column you want to sort by. Select it again to toggle between ascending and descending order. Figure 10: Sorting the list of ships (example) Dim and night mode Turn the dim knob of the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel to increase or decrease the display brightness.
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Chapter 2: Operation Show the ship details The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder provides details for all ships listed. On the idle screen, tap the ship that you are interested in. Swipe upwards to display further items. Swipe up or down Figure 11: Ship details To get started...
Chapter 2: Operation Settings To access the settings of the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder tap the menu icon and Settings. Figure 12: Accessing Settings This menu has the following items: • Voyage • Dynamic Data (read only) • Status (read only) •...
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Chapter 2: Operation Password protection A number of settings is password protected against unauthorised or accidental use. They are marked with a padlock. Swipe up or down Figure 13: Password protection – example To unlock a page with password protected parameters do as follows: 1.
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Chapter 2: Operation Voyage Here you select or enter the various items for the ship’s current voyage. Swipe upwards to display further items. Some of the parameters are only visible if Inland Waterways has been enabled. These parameters may have been set up during installation.
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Chapter 2: Operation Item Description Persons on board Number of crew members, passengers and shipboard personnel on board. ERI ship type ERI ship type according to ERI classification, swipe the list and select the ship type. Crew Members Number of crew members on board (0 to 8190). Passengers Number of passengers on board (0 to 254).
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Chapter 2: Operation Dynamic Data (read only) The dynamic data is provided by the ship’s sensors. Swipe up or down Figure 15: Settings – Dynamic data (read only) Item Description Latitude Current value for latitude. Longitude Current value for longitude. RAIM Indication of RAIM being used or not.
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Chapter 2: Operation Status (read only) The items on this page show the current status of a couple of parameters. Swipe up or down Figure 16: Settings – Status Item Description GNSS Type of position input: AIS: External GNSS in use AIS: Internal GNSS in use AIS: External DGNSS in use SOG/COG...
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Chapter 2: Operation Static Data (read only) The static data is entered during installation. Swipe up or down Figure 17: Settings – Static data (read only) Item Description MMSI Nine digit number to uniquely identify own ship. IMO Number A unique identifier consisting of the three letters IMO followed by a unique seven-digit number assigned to own ship.
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Chapter 2: Operation Item Description Internal Physical location of the internal GNSS sensor, e.g. antenna SAILOR 6285 GNSS Antenna - Active, connected A, B, C and D directly to the GPS antenna connector of the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder. External Physical location of the external GNSS sensor on own antenna ship, i.e.
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Chapter 2: Operation Figure 18: Physical location of GNSS sensor on the ship and in a convoy Settings...
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Chapter 2: Operation Inland Waterways On this page you enable the settings for Inland Waterways shown in Voyage and Static Data, and you can broadcast the number of persons on board, if requested to do so. Swipe up or down Figure 19: Settings –...
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Chapter 2: Operation Long Range The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder can broadcast long range messages. You can manually set which information to include in the long range message. Swipe upwards to display further items. Swipe up or down LR is shown if there are unread Long Range messages Figure 20: Settings –...
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Chapter 2: Operation Item Description Tap Manual Long Range Mode to enable or disable Manual Long Range Mode long range manual mode. If enabled, tap the items to include in the long range message: • Name, callsign and IMO (A) •...
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Chapter 2: Operation Test Message Use Test Message to check that the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder can send a text message to and receive a text message from other transponder systems. This test is done automatically. No action from the message recipient is required.
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Chapter 2: Operation Channel Management The AIS channel is preset. If required, the AIS parameters (up to 8 sets) can be changed. The AIS parameters can be changed as follows: • AIS message 22 with new parameters (set automatically in the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder).
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Chapter 2: Operation • SW Latitude • SW Longitude • Channel A Frequency • Channel A RX • Channel A TX • Channel B Frequency • Channel B RX • Channel B TX • Transition zone • High Power Internal GNSS (read only) You can view the current signal levels from the GPS satellites.
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Chapter 2: Operation Silent Mode Use Silent Mode only if it is necessary to be invisible, e.g. in a pirate situation in international waters. Enabling Silent Mode violates the IMO regulation for GMDSS. Important Using Silent Mode will make your vessel non-compliant to the IMO carriage requirements and is only allowed under special circumstances.
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Chapter 2: Operation Figure 24: Settings – Silent Mode To enable Silent Mode do as follows: 1. Unlock the page by entering the password. 2. Tap the selection field to enable Silent Mode. 3. Tap the popup window Safety alarm to acknowledge Silent Mode. 4.
Chapter 2: Operation To work with messages Overview You can send, broadcast and receive text messages and safety-related messages (SRM) to and from all ships within VHF range. An unread message is shown as a closed envelope in the bottom bar of the screen. White envelopes mean that new messages have arrived since you last tapped the area for messages in the lower right corner.
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Chapter 2: Operation Sending and broadcasting messages To send or broadcast a message or safety message, do as follows: 1. Tap the icon for Messages. 2. Select which type of message you want to send. A message can be addressed to a specific MMSI number (Send..) or to all listeners (Broadcast..).
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Chapter 2: Operation 4. Tap Next and enter the message text using the on-screen keyboard. 5. Tap Done or the symbol in the lower left corner to collapse the keyboard. Figure 28: Writing a message 6. Tap Send to send the message. The message will be shown in the list of messages sent and received.
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Chapter 2: Operation Figure 30: List of messages A message sent by the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder can have one of the following states: • Sending – The message is under transmission. • Sent – The message has been sent completely. •...
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Chapter 2: Operation • Envelope without exclamation mark: Unread messages 1. Tap the icon for unread messages to display the list of unread messages. Figure 31: Viewing messages If the received message is longer than one line in the display, the message is automatically split up into several lines.
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Chapter 2: Operation Deleting messages The latest 20 Safety Related Messages cannot be deleted. All other messages are deleted when the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder is restarted (power cycle). To work with messages...
Chapter 2: Operation Alerts and notifications Alert management is handled by the Control Panel. Note that the following description is a general description of alerts and notification. The AIS Receiver reports alerts of the type warning or caution. Note Introduction to alerts and notifications Alerts are reported and indicated by icons in the bottom bar of the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel display.
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Chapter 2: Operation Icons for alerts and notification The following table shows the icons for alerts and notification with a description. Icon Name Icon description Active - A flashing red triangle. A symbol of a unacknowledged loudspeaker in the middle of the triangle. This alarm alert is accompanied by an audible alarm signal (3 beeps).
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Chapter 2: Operation Icon Name Icon description Active - A flashing yellow circle with a symbol of a unacknowledged loudspeaker in the middle of the circle. This warning alert is accompanied by an audible warning signal (2 beeps). This icon is displayed when there is an active unacknowledged warning.
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Chapter 2: Operation Alert history The alert history contains alerts of the last 24 hours (or maximum1000 entries).The alert history is cleared when you switch off the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel. The alerts and notifications are not saved. To display the alert history with alerts and notifications do as follows 1.
Chapter 2: Operation List of alarms Alarm Consequence Reason Remedy Connection AIS list is empty, Someone has logged into After logout lost the padlock for the TT-6282A AIS Service from the TT- password Interface. 6282A AIS protection cannot Service Interface TRX has no power be opened.
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Chapter 2: Operation Alarm Consequence Reason Remedy Rx channel The SAILOR 6282 If continuous monitoring of Check the VHF AIS 1 AIS Transponder the receiver channel 1 antenna, plugs, malfunction stops shows inconsistency, this and cable to the (ID 003) transmission on alarm is activated.
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Chapter 2: Operation Alarm Consequence Reason Remedy The SAILOR 6282 This alarm is activated by Check the power Connection AIS Transponder the system, if the AIS supplies, cabling, lost continues Transponder does not Ethernet (ID 008) operation with receive heartbeat messages connection DTE set to 1, the from at least one minimum...
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Chapter 2: Operation Alarm Consequence Reason Remedy NavStatus The SAILOR 6282 This alarm is activated if a Enter the AIS incorrect AIS Transponder mismatch exists between Application on (ID 010) continues the sensor input and the the SAILOR 6004 operation. Voyage settings status.
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Chapter 2: Operation Alarm Consequence Reason Remedy External EPFS The SAILOR 6282 The alarm is activated if the Check the NMEA lost AIS Transponder external electronic position connection (ID 025) continues fixing system (EPFS) is lost. between the operation, based external GNSS on the internal and the AIS...
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Chapter 2: Operation Alarm Consequence Reason Remedy No valid SOG The SAILOR 6282 This alarm is activated when Check the NMEA information AIS Transponder none of the sensor inputs connection (ID 029) continues reports a valid speed over between speed operation using ground (SOG).
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Chapter 2: Operation Alarm Consequence Reason Remedy No valid ROT The SAILOR 6282 This alarm is issued if the Check the NMEA information AIS Transponder rate of turn (ROT) cannot be connection (ID 035) continues determined from sensor between ROT operation using data or internal calculations.
Chapter 3 Service & maintenance This chapter has the following sections: • Maintenance • Troubleshooting guide • Service and repair Maintenance Maintenance of the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder can be reduced to a maintenance check at each visit of the service staff. Inspect the unit for mechanical damages, salt deposits, corrosion and any foreign material.
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance All tasks related to installation, service and maintenance are described in the installation manual. Only a service engineer should access the Service Interface directly from the display of the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel. This is useful for software update directly via the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel.
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance 5. Tap Service Interface. Figure 35: Access the Service Interface and Login and enter user name 6. The service engineer can now tap and password (administrator level). Figure 36: Login page of the Service Interface Maintenance...
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Tx mode. Lights up when a message is transmitted. Off when no activity. Table 10: LEDs on the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder App installation and system settings The AIS app is installed in the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel during installation of the SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System. Maintenance...
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Having switched on the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel, an icon named System is always displayed, plus the icon(s) of the applications that are installed. Under System you can set up and manage the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel.
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance To change a setting you must enter the password for user level and tap OK. Figure 39: System - Settings, Display Applications Tap Applications to install or uninstall applications. This section has two tabs: Available, showing the apps that are available to the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel on the current network, and Installed, showing which apps are already installed.
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance To install an app, do as follows: 1. Tap Available to display the apps that are available to this SAILOR 6004 Control Panel. 2. Tap the app you want to install. For each app there are the following items:: •...
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance • Legal with legal and copyright information, open source licences, etc. • Version with various software versions and serial number of the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel. • Network with IP address and MAC address of the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel.
Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Troubleshooting guide Problem Symptom Remedy The SAILOR Green LED on If the power cable is connected directly to the 6282 AIS SAILOR 6282 SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder then check that Transponder the white wire in the power cable is connected will not turn Transponder is to the black wire (-DC).
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Problem Symptom Remedy Device failure If any of the checks and tests described in this section do not assist in resolving the difficulties experienced in the operation and/or performance of the AIS installation, a fault may have developed in the AIS System.
Cobham SATCOM partner will also take care of any warranty issue. Applicable SAILOR and part numbers This installation manual is for the SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System and is applicable to the part numbers below: Part number Description...
Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Part number Description accessories 37-207073-000 RJ45 Cat5e STP LAN cable, 5 m 41-135855 GPS Antenna bracket 67-135974 Pilot plug Table 13: Part numbers for accessories Replacing the fuse One fuse is installed in the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder. If this fuse is blown, do as follows: 1.
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance The shipping carton has been carefully designed to protect the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder and its accessories during shipment. This carton and its associated packing material should be used when repacking for shipment. Attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address, part number and full serial number.
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Service and repair...
Appendix A Specifications SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder Item Specification Weight 1.15 kg Dimensions (L x W x H) 160 x 270 x 42 mm Equipment class Protected, according to IEC 60945 Input voltage 10.8 VDC to 31.2 VDC Power consumption 12 W (0.5 A @24 VDC input voltage) Heat dissipation 10 W...
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Appendix A: Specifications Item Specification GPS connector TNC female VHF and GPS cable RG214 or better Connection to SAILOR 6004 LAN (LWE IEC 61162-450) Control Panel Connections to sensors and PI 50 pin sub-D Table 14: SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder specifications Reporting Intervals The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder is transmitting in different intervals depending of the dynamic input data as speed and turn.
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Appendix A: Specifications Reporting Type of ship Interval Ship at anchor or moored and not moving faster than 3 knots 3 min Ship at anchor or moored and moving faster than 3 knots 10 s Ship with a speed of between 0 - 14 knots 10 s Ship with a speed of between 0 - 14 knots and changing course 3 1/3 s...
Appendix A: Specifications SAILOR 6285 GNSS Antenna - Active Item Specification Dimensions Ø: 91 mm, H: 77.5 mm Weight 0.15 kg Mounting Bracket mount on pipe, thread 1” x 14 TPI Equipment class Exposed, according to IEC 60945 Antenna type Active patch antenna Frequency 1570 to 1608 MHz...
Appendix A: Specifications SAILOR 6283 AIS Connection Box and Wall Tray Item Specification Weight without SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder 2.15 kg Weight with SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder mounted 3.30 kg Dimensions (L x W x H) 340 x 310 x 55 mm Equipment class Protected, according to IEC 60945...
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Appendix A: Specifications Item Specifications • IEC 60945 Compliance • IEC 60950-1 IP rating IP54 Ambient temperature -15 °C to 55 °C Storage temperature -30 °C to 80 °C Compass safe distance 0.6 m Dimensions W x H x D 191 mm x 145 mm x 61 mm (without mounting bracket) Weight 1.1 kg (1.25 kg with mounting bracket)
Glossary Glossary AIS SART AIS Search And Rescue Transmitters Automatic Identification System CCNR Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine, an international organization whose function is to encourage European prosperity by guaranteeing a high level of security for navigation of the Rhine and environs. Course Over Ground DGNSS Differential Global Navigational Satellite System...
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Glossary GNSS Global Navigational Satellite System General Public License General Public License, software license, which guarantees individuals, organizations and companies the freedom to use, study, share (copy), and modify the software. Global Positioning System. A system of satellites, computers, and receivers that is able to determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by calculating the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver.
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Glossary LightWeight Ethernet Minimum Keyboard Display MMSI MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity. A series of nine digits which are sent in digital form over a radio frequency channel in order to uniquely identify ship stations, ship earth stations, coast stations, coast earth stations, and group calls. These identities are formed in such a way that the identity or part thereof can be used by telephone and telex subscribers connected to the general telecommunications network to call...
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Glossary SART Search And Rescue Transponder Speed Over Ground. SOLAS (International Convention for the) Safety Of Life At Sea. Generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. Safety Related Messages TDMA Time-Division Multiple Access Threads Per Inch Universal Time, Coordinated.
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