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Cobham SATCOM assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
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About the manual Intended readers This manual is an installation manual for the SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal. 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 Cobham SATCOM.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 The SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal 1.1.1 General description The SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal is a maritime terminal for use in GMDSS installations, providing several types of interfaces for connection to external equipment, such as a Mini-C...
Chapter 2 Installation This chapter provides a description of how to unpack, store and install the Message Terminal. It contains the following sections: • Unpacking • Installing the Message Terminal For information on cable connections see chapter 3 Connectors & controls. 2.1 Unpacking 2.1.1 Initial inspection Inspect the shipping carton immediately upon receipt for evidence of...
Chapter 2: Installation 2.2 Installing the Message Terminal When installing, make sure the Compass Safe Distance of 0.6 m is maintained. The Message Terminal can be mounted in two ways, if needed with the cable relief: • Desktop mounting • Flush mount — typically in a console 2.2.1 Desktop mounting The Message Terminal can be mounted on a desktop using the mounting bracket.
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Chapter 2: Installation To mount the Message Terminal using the mounting bracket, do as follows: 1. Find a suitable location to mount the Message Terminal. Make sure there is at least 80 mm of free space for cable access behind the Message Terminal.
Chapter 2: Installation 6. Adjust the angle of the Message Terminal to the wanted position. The bracket can be adjusted ± 20°. 7. Tighten the two knobs on the sides of the bracket when the Message Terminal is in the desired position. 2.2.2 Flush mount The Message Terminal can be mounted in a flat surface, e.g.
Chapter 2: Installation 3. Ensure that the flush mount gasket is placed correctly on the Message Terminal. 4. Fit the Message Terminal into the cut-out in the console. 5. Secure the Message Terminal with the four Torx screws . 6. Connect the cables as described in chapter 3. 2.2.3 Mounting the cable relief bracket To secure the cables you must use the cable relief plate.
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Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Message Terminal...
Chapter 3 Connectors & controls This chapter provides a description of all connectors on the Message Terminal controls, guidelines to cabling and a description of controls. 3.1 Connectors The figure below shows the connectors and the ground stud on the rear panel of the Message Terminal.
NMEA Tx interface pins provide GPS related information when SAILOR 6018 is used in a mini-C configuration. The rest of the pins are reserved for future use. Use connection cable with plug, part number 406209-941 or a SAILOR 6209 Connection Box.
Chapter 3: Connectors & controls 3.1.2 System connector (SYS) The SYS connector is a bidirectional interface used to connect the SAILOR 6018 to a system e.g. an MF/HF or a mini-C antenna. . Pin Description Wire color Connector outline Not connected None...
Message Terminal is used. See A.2 NMEA for details on approved sentences. The NMEA Tx interface pins provide GPS related information when SAILOR 6018 is used in a mini-C configuration. Use a connection cable with plug, part number 406209-941 or a SAILOR 6209 Connection Box.
The DC Power input connects to a DC supply with 12 - 24 V DC nominal. The Power connector is a custom connector; a matching cable with connector is included in the box. A power cable is available from Cobham SATCOM, Note spare part S-37-130130.
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Chapter 3: Connectors & controls 3.1.6.1 Connecting DC power Connect DC+ (red wire) to DC out + from your DC supply. Connect DC- (black wire) to DC out - from your DC supply. Do not connect the white wire nor the blue wire in the power cable, unless you want to use the Remote on function or the on/off control function described in the chapter below.
Message Terminal, used for communication with connected equipment that is designed to be operated by the Message Terminal. Note A LAN cable with connector is available from Cobham SATCOM, spare part S-37-206122-150. For GMDSS installations: Only connect units that are part Important of the system.
Chapter 3: Connectors & controls 3.2 Cabling Before using the Message Terminal for the first time, check that all cables are correctly wired and fastened. All cables attached to the Message Terminal must be shielded. • The shield of the Ethernet cable must be connected to ship ground directly or via a grounded Ethernet switch.
Chapter 3: Connectors & controls 3.2.3 Connecting cables To connect the Message Terminal, do as follows: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN connector on the Message Terminal. For one cable, use the lower LAN connector (Primary LAN). Both connectors work in DHCP and zeroconf environments. 2.
5 seconds will test light in buttons and sound. 3.3.4 Distress button. The Distress button on the SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal is used in safety systems to send a distress message through a connected transceiver. Refer to the manual for your system for information on the function.
Chapter 4 Setup and verification 4.1 Setup The first time the SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal is switched on, select the application the Message Terminal is to be used for. The Message Terminal can be used for Radiotelex or for Inmarsat C.
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Chapter 4: Setup and verification 4. Select Select GMDSS System 5. Type in the password if prompted. the password is 1234. 6. Select whether the current system connected to this Message Terminal should be the primary or duplicated system and then select Store. 7.
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Chapter 4: Setup and verification 9. If you have an Alarm Panel in the system, the primary and duplicated systems will appear in the Alarm Panel as Inm-C 1 and Inm-C 2 respectively or MF/HF 1 and MF/HF 2 respectively. Setup...
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Chapter 4: Setup and verification Setup...
For further information on warranty and service, you may also use the Cobham SATCOM home page at http://www.cobham.com/satcom. When contacting your authorized dealer or Cobham customer service, have the following information present: • Serial number of the Message Terminal (label on the rear of the Message Terminal) •...
Chapter 5: Service & repair 5.2 Maintenance & troubleshooting No maintenance is required for the Message Terminal. 5.2.1 Cleaning the display Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia or any other volatile substances to Clean your monitor or the screen. These chemicals may damage the cabinet finish as well as the screen.
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Chapter 5: Service & repair 4. Seal the shipping container securely. 5. Mark the shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling. Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty. Repacking for shipment...
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Chapter 5: Service & repair Repacking for shipment...
Appendix A Specifications A.1 Technical specifications This appendix holds the specifications for the SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal. Item Specifications Mounting method Flush mount or bracket Voltage 12 to 24 V DC (absolute min/max rating: 10.8 to 31.2 V DC) Power consumption...
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Appendix A: Specifications Item Specifications Dimensions W x H x D 269 mm x 234 mm x 70 mm (without mounting bracket) Weight 2.5 kg (without mounting bracket) Display Color TFT screen with touch Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels Pixel size: 0.1905mm a.
Chapter A: Specifications A.2 NMEA The SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal has two NMEA inputs/outputs. These are used to communicate with other systems or equipment. These inputs/outputs are connected to the Option and ACC connectors at the rear side of the terminal. See description in chapter 3.1.1 Option connector (OPT) and 3.1.4 Accessories connector (ACC).
Chapter A: Specifications NMEA Receiver Zy ED < & & & & & & dy ED RS485 & & A.2.1 NMEA sentences used The sentences used for positional information are defined according to NMEA 0183 version 4.10 and IEC 61162-1 2010 Edition 4. •...
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Chapter A: Specifications A.2.1.1 GLL - Geographic position - Latitude/longitude (output) $GPGLL, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, hhmmss.ss, A, a *hh<CR><LF> Data Field Description Comment format Sentence ID Used llll.ll Latitude, N/S Used Latitude, N/S Used yyyyy.yy Longitude, E/W Used Longitude, E/W Used hhmmss.ss UTC of position...
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Chapter A: Specifications A.2.1.2 GNS - GNSS fix data (output) $GPGNS,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,c-c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF> Data Field Description Comment format Sentence Id Used hhmmss.ss UTC of position Used llll.ll Latitude Used Latitude N/S Used yyyyy.yy Longitude Used Longitude E/W Used Mode indicator Used Total number of satellites in use, 00-99 Not used HDOP Not used Antenna altitude, m...
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Chapter A: Specifications A.2.1.3 RMC - Recommended minimum specific GNSS data (output) $GPRMC, hhmmss.ss,a,llll.ll,A,yyyyy.yy,a ,x.x,x.x, xxxxxx, x.x,a,a,a*hh<CR><LF> Data Field Description Comment format Sentence Id Used hhmmss.ss UTC of position fix Used Status (A or V) Used llll.ll Latitude Used Latitude N/S Used yyyyy.yy Longitude...
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Chapter A: Specifications A.2.1.4 ZDA - Time and Date (output) $GPZDA, hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,xxxx,xx,xx*hh<CR><LF> Data Field Description Comment format Sentence Id Used hhmmss.ss Used Day, 01 to 31 (UTC) Used Month, 01 to 12 (UTC) Used xxxx Year (UTC) Used Local zone hours (00 to +/-13h) Used Local zone minutes (00 to +59) Used...
Glossary Glossary American Wire Gauge. A means of specifying wire diameters. Direct Current DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network.
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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. Local Area Network. A computer network covering a small physical area, like a home, office, school or airport.
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Glossary Universal Serial Bus. A specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually personal computers). USB is intended to replace many varieties of serial and parallel ports. Universal Time, Coordinated. The International Atomic Time (TAI) with leap seconds added at irregular intervals to compensate for the Earth’s slowing rotation.
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