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INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL SAILOR 6101 and SAILOR 6103 Alarm Panel...
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SAILOR 6101 and SAILOR 6103 Alarm Panel Installation and user manual Document number: 98-130981-DraftA7 Release date: July 5, 2010...
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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. The information in this manual is provided for information purposes only, is subject to change without notice and may contain errors or inaccuracies.
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Safety summary The following general safety precautions must be observed 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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About the manual Intended readers This manual is an installation and user manual for the two types of Alarm Panel, SAILOR 6101A and SAILOR 6103A. The manual is intended primarily for installers of the system and service personnel. Personnel installing or servicing the system must be properly trained and authorized by Thrane &...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction The Alarm Panel ..............1 Chapter 2 Using the Alarm Panel Starting up the Alarm Panel ..........6 Sending a Distress alert .............7 Receiving Distress or Urgency messages ......8 Displaying faults ..............9 General functions ............. 10 Chapter 1 Installing the Alarm Panel Initial inspection ...............14...
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Table of Contents App. A Specifications General specifications ............31 Glossary ..................33 Index ..................35...
Chapter 1 Introduction The Alarm Panel The Alarm Panel is used for sending distress alerts and showing visible and audible indication of incoming distress messages. Normally the Alarm Panel is installed at the conning position on the bridge. The distress buttons are protected by spring loaded covers to avoid unintended activation of a distress alert.
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Chapter 1: Introduction SAILOR 6101A Alarm Panel The SAILOR 6101A Alarm Panel is dedicated to Inmarsat C. It has one distress button for sending distress alerts over the Inmarsat C satellite network. The display shows distress alert transmission in progress and distress alerts received on the Inmarsat C network.
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Chapter 1: Introduction SAILOR 6103A Multi Alarm Panel The SIALOR 6103A Multi Alarm Panel connects to VHF equipment, MF/HF equipment and Inmarsat C equipment, and has a distress button for each type of system. The display shows distress messages received. It also indicates equipment type (VHF, MF/HF or Inmarsat C) when the equipment is detected by the Multi Alarm Panel.
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Chapter 1: Introduction The Alarm Panel...
Chapter 2 Using the Alarm Panel This chapter provides a description of how to use the Alarm Panel. It has the following sections: • Starting up the Alarm Panel • Sending a Distress alert • Receiving Distress or Urgency messages •...
Chapter 2: Using the Alarm Panel Starting up the Alarm Panel To start up the Alarm Panel, do as follows: 1. Switch on the Alarm Panel. Use the remote on/off switch, if installed. otherwise, the Alarm Panel is automatically powered with the system. 2.
Chapter 2: Using the Alarm Panel Sending a Distress alert Important Never send a Distress alert if you are not in distress! To send a Distress alert, do as follows: 1. Open the cover for the Distress button you want to use (VHF, Inm C or MF/HF).
Chapter 2: Using the Alarm Panel Receiving Distress or Urgency messages When a Distress or Urgency message is received, the display of the Alarm Panel shows a flashing Distress text and the buzzer sounds periodically. The Distress text is shown next to the system on which the message was received.
Chapter 2: Using the Alarm Panel Displaying faults The display of the Alarm Panel can show faults in the connected VHF, Inmarsat C or MF/HF equipment. Check the connected equipment for the cause of the fault. In the example above, you should check MF/HF radio number 1. Note If the defective system is configured to be the primary system for sending distress, the other system of the same type (if any) is...
Chapter 2: Using the Alarm Panel General functions Buttons in front panel Apart from the Distress button(s) described in Sending a Distress alert on page 7, the front panel has four other buttons: Test, Mute, Testing the Alarm Panel Note This test only verifies the function of the Alarm Panel itself, not of any connected equipment or the total system.
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Chapter 2: Using the Alarm Panel Adjusting the light To increase the light intensity, press and hold the button. To decrease the light intensity, press and hold the button. Note The light always goes to full intensity if there is an event such as a Distress message, a fault or the Test button is pressed.
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Chapter 2: Using the Alarm Panel General functions...
Chapter 1 Installing the Alarm Panel This chapter provides a description of how to unpack, store and install the Alarm Panel. It contains the following sections: • Initial inspection • Storage • To install the Alarm Panel For information on cable connections, see Connecting cables on page 21.
Chapter 1: Installing the Alarm Panel Initial inspection Warning! To avoid electrical shock, do not apply power to the Alarm Panel if there is any sign of shipping damage to any part of the front or rear panel or the outer cover. Read the safety summary at the front of this manual before installing or operating the Alarm Panel.
Chapter 1: Installing the Alarm Panel To install the Alarm Panel General installation requirements Normally the Alarm Panel is installed at the conning position on the bridge. You can mount the Alarm Panel as a flush-mounted unit integrated in a console, on a desktop or in an overhead position.
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Chapter 1: Installing the Alarm Panel Desktop mounting You can mount the Alarm Panel on a desktop using the mounting bracket. For details on how to mount the Alarm Panel, see Mounting the Alarm Panel with the mounting bracket on page 18. To install the Alarm Panel...
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Chapter 1: Installing the Alarm Panel Overhead mounting You can mount the Alarm Panel in an overhead position using the mounting bracket. For details on how to mount the Alarm Panel, see Mounting the Alarm Panel with the mounting bracket on page 18. To install the Alarm Panel...
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Chapter 1: Installing the Alarm Panel Mounting the Alarm Panel with the mounting bracket To mount the Alarm Panel using the mounting bracket, do as follows: 1. Find a suitable location to mount the Alarm Panel. Make sure there is minimum 80 mm of free space for cable access behind the Alarm Panel.
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Chapter 1: Installing the Alarm Panel Flush mount You can mount the Alarm Panel in a flat surface, e.g. in a console, using the Flush mount bracket and screws included with the Alarm Panel. To mount the Alarm Panel in a console, do as follows: 1.
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Chapter 1: Installing the Alarm Panel 3. Place the 4 square nuts in the cut-outs on the sides of the Alarm Panel, two on each side. 4. Ensure that the flush mount gasket is placed correctly on the Alarm Panel. 5.
Chapter 2 Connecting cables This chapter provides a description of all connectors on the Alarm Panel and gives guidelines to cabling. It has the following sections: • Connectors • Cable requirements • Connecting the Alarm Panel • Connecting multiple Alarm Panels...
Chapter 2: Connecting cables Connectors Overview The drawing below shows the connectors on the Alarm Panel. Power Ethernet Connectors...
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Chapter 2: Connecting cables LAN interface Overview There is one Ethernet (10/100 MB) connector on the rear panel of the Alarm Panel, used for communicating with connected equipment, such as a Message Terminal, VHF and MF/HF equipment. Important Only connect to units that are part of the system. For safety and compliance reasons, the Ethernet interface is restricted to internal communication in an isolated system.
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Chapter 2: Connecting cables DC Power input Overview The DC Power input connects to a DC supply with 24 V DC nominal (10.8 to 32 V DC). The interface also has a “remote on/off” function. If you are not going to use the remote on/off function, you must Important connect pin 3 (ON_IN) to pin 2 (DC-) permanently.
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Chapter 2: Connecting cables To use the Remote on/off function in the Alarm Panel, do as follows: 1. Connect a switch to the white wire in the power cable (pin 3, ON_IN, in the Power connector.) 2. Connect the other side of the switch to the black wire in the power cable (DC- (0 V DC) in the Power connector), so that pin 3 in the Power connector is connected to DC- (with a resistance less than 10 k...
Chapter 2: Connecting cables Cable requirements Before using the Alarm Panel for the first time, check that all cables are correctly wired and fastened. Grounding All cables attached to the Alarm Panel must be shielded. • The shield of the Ethernet cable must be connected to ship ground in the Ethernet switch.
Chapter 2: Connecting cables Connecting the Alarm Panel This section covers both versions of the Alarm Panel, SAILOR 6101A and SAILOR 6103A. To connect the Alarm Panel, do as follows: 1. Connect the power cable according to the description in DC Power input on page 24.
Chapter 2: Connecting cables 5. Connect the Ethernet interfaces on your Message Terminal, VHF radio and/or your MF/HF radio to the same switch, or a switch in the same network. Important Only connect units that are part of the system. For safety and compliance reasons, the Ethernet interface is restricted to internal communication in an isolated system.
Chapter 3 Service and repair This chapter describes what to do with defective units, including how to pack them for shipment if they are to be returned. Introduction The Alarm Panel designed to operate without preventive routine maintenance. Although the Alarm Panel is designed and built very service friendly, we strongly recommend that any acting service technician is trained specifically on the product.
Chapter 3: Service and repair Repacking for shipment The shipping carton has been carefully designed to protect the Alarm Panel 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, model number and full serial number.
Appendix A Specifications General specifications Item Specifications Mounting Flush mount or bracket method Power 10.8 to 32 V DC, with “remote on/off” input Power Typical 1 W, Maximum 3 W Consumption Interfaces Ethernet (10/100 Mbit), RJ45 connector DC input, custom panel lock connector •...
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Appendix A: Specifications Item Specifications Vibration Vibration Sweep: 2 Hz - 13,2 Hz at ± 1 mm 13,2 Hz - 100 Hz at 7m/s 2 h dwell at each resonance, otherwise 2 h at 30Hz in all three axes Compass safe distance Dimensions Without bracket: 107 mm x 121 mm x 55 mm...
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Glossary Glossary American Wire Gauge. A means of specifying wire diameters. Direct Current GMDSS Global Maritime Distress Safety System. The system is intended to perform the following functions: alerting (including position determination of the unit in distress), search and rescue coordination, locating (homing), maritime safety information broadcasts, general communications, and bridge-to-bridge communications.
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Glossary Ingress Protection. An international classification system for the sealing effectiveness of enclosures of electrical equipment against the intrusion into the equipment of foreign bodies (i.e. tools, dust, fingers) and moisture. This classification system uses the letters "IP" followed by two or three digits. An "x" is used for one of the digits if there is only one class of protection;...
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Index Index Alarm Panel indication description, 2 faults in connected equipment, 9 Multi, 3 incoming messages, 8 types of, 1 initial inspection, 14 Inmarsat C Alarm Panel, 2 installation, 15 cable requirements, 26 connectors DC power input, 24 LAN connector, 23 LAN, 23 light overview, 22...
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Index returning units, 30 safety summary, iii SAILOR 6101A description, 2 SAILOR 6103A description, 3 service, 29 specifications, 31 storage, 14 test of Alarm Panel, 10 types of Alarm Panel, 1 unpacking, 14 urgency message indication, 8...
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