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SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Service Tool User manual...
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SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Service Tool User manual Document number: 98-133342-C Release Date: 19 December 2013...
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SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool Table of contents Introduction....................................... 4 Connecting the radio to the service tool ........................4 2.1 Connecting to a radio without a network .......................... 4 Connecting to a radio using a network .......................... 4 Precautions using the service tool ............................
SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool 1 Introduction The S6000 radio series has a built-in web server with a web interface to set up the radio and channel settings. This web server constitutes the service tool and is intended for use by authorized personnel only.
SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool 2.3 Precautions using the service tool WARNING: While using the service tool the network cable must not be removed or disconnected from neither the PC nor the radio. WARNING: Do not operate the radio while using the service tool. WARNING: While using the service tool power to the radio may not be switched off.
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SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool Figure 1: ADMINISTRATION page for a VHF. To login and use the service tool you must fill in these two fields with the following information: Username: admin Password: sailorsailor After correct entry of the username and password, the service tool displays: User is now logged in as Administrator Now the radio is ready for configuration.
SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool 3.2 Status of the device Figure 2: DEVICE STATUS page for a VHF. The Device Status page is an information page that is used to show the current platform and hardware configuration in the radio. The field Current HD Tracking ID can be used in terms of service, when the hardware in the radio is updated, then a new serial number can be applied here.
SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool 3.3.1 Channel tables for VHF For the VHF radio, the INT, BI, CA and US page will look almost as the international channel table as shown below in Figure 3: Figure 3: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: INT for VHF (6222). Figure 4: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: INT for VHF (6248).
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SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool Figure 5: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: INT for VHF (6249). Fill in the respective fields and click the button SAVE for each channel. Description CHANNEL TABLES Name The Name field is used as the channel descriptor, which is the text present below the channel designator.
SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool Used for AUX This column is used to select a channel, which is used for AUX settings. Only a single channel can be selected. Configuration of the AUX port is set under CONFIGURATION. 3.3.2 Channel tables for MF/HF For the MF/HF radio the ITU channel pages looks almost like the 2MHz band as shown in the following figure.
SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool WR On Select this tag to use watch receiver on this channel. It is not recommended to change this setting. Is SSB Select this tag to identify the channel as an SSB channel. Is AM Select this tag to identify the channel as an AM channel.
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SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool Figure 8: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: Private for VHF (6248). Figure 9: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: Private for VHF (6249). In the page Private you can add private channels. These channels will be visible in the respective channel modes (INT/ALT, BI, US, CA) in the radio if they are selected under Allowed section.
SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool Fill in the respective fields and click the button SAVE for each channel. Description CHANNEL TABLES Designator The designator is the number or text shown as the large text in the radio’s display when selecting this channel. Allowed Select this tag for the channel to be visible in the respective channel modes (INT/ALT, BI, US, CA) in the radio.
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SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool Figure 10: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: Private channels for MF/HF. Fill in the respective fields and click the button SAVE for each channel. MF/HF Description CHANNEL TABLES Designator The designator is the number or text shown as the large text in the radio’s display when selecting this channel.
SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool 3.4 Configuration of the radio Choosing CONFIGURATION in the menu makes it possible to set several radio parameters, like MMSI number, and primary vs. duplicate installation and other parameters are available. 3.4.1 Configuring the VHF radio The following figure shows the CONFIGURATION page for VHF radio.
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SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool Figure 12: CONFIGURATION page for a VHF (6248). Figure 13: CONFIGURATION page for a VHF (6249). 98-133342-C...
SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool Fill in the respective fields and click the button APPLY. CONFIGURATION Description Band Select between 12.5 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing. ATIS code Enter or change the ATIS code. The ATIS code will be transmitted in the end of each voice transmission.
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SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool Figure 14: CONFIGURATION page from a MF/HF. Fill in the respective fields and click the button APPLY. CONFIGURATION - Description MF/HF MMSI Enter or change the MMSI number of the radio. Call ID or MMSI This is the 5-digit Telex call id.
SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool Scan resume time Scan resume time, in seconds. When the programmed time of inactivity has elapsed, and when watch/scan has been aborted using a press on PTT, or after power-up, scan or watch is resumed. The MMSI, Call-id and abbreviated ID are used to construct the telex answer back string.
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SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool IMPORTANT:When updating a MF/HF system you must always start by updating the CU, then update the TU. Remember to update all CU(s) and the TU. IMPORTANT: Do not use a network with a DHCP server that assigns a new IP address each time network equipment is switched on.
SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF and 6300 MF/HF Service Tool Pressing the Upload button displays the following: Figure 18: Step 4 of software upload. When the process is done, and the radio reboots, safemode is exited and the upgrade is complete. The browser stays on the page shown in Figure 18. Shutdown the browser session and reconnect to the radio.
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