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  • Page 1 SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System User manual...
  • Page 3 SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System User Manual Document number: 98-135323-H Release date: February 24, 2022...
  • Page 4 In the event of any discrepancies, the English version shall be the governing text. Thrane & Thrane A/S is trading as Cobham SATCOM. Copyright © 2022 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 SW Technology/GPL Compliance, Cobham SATCOM (Thrane & Thrane A/S), Lundtoftegaardsvej 93D 2800 Lyngby DENMARK Write "source for product SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder" in the memo line of your payment. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information. https://www.cobhamsatcom.com/legal/free-and-open-source-software-foss/ 98-135323-H...
  • Page 6 (classified IPx6 & IPx8). To create and maintain its waterproof integrity it was assembled in a controlled environment using special equipment. The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder is not a user maintainable unit, and under no circumstances should the unit be opened except by authorized personnel.
  • Page 7 IEC 60945 Corr. 1 (2008), ITU-R M.1371-5 (2014), IEC 61162-1 (2016), IEC 61162-2 ed1.0 (1998-09). The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder is approved to FCC CFR47 part 80 with USCG approval no. 165.155/EC0168/BABT-MED000046/0575. The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder is approved for Inland AIS according to CCNR VTT Standard Ed.
  • Page 8 0.2 m est nécessaire entre l'utilisateur et le radio-émetteur. Installation The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder is designed for installation by a skilled service person. 1. An omni-directional antenna with a maximum power gain of 5.2 dBi must be mounted at least 2.2 m above the highest deck where people may be...
  • Page 9 About the manual Intended readers This manual is a user manual for the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder system. This manual is intended for anyone who is using or intends to use this system. No specific skills are required to operate the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder.
  • Page 10 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,...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    ......................... 51 Troubleshooting guide ................... 57 Service and repair ...................... 59 Appendix A Specifications SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder ............... 63 SAILOR 6285 GNSS Antenna - Active ............66 SAILOR 6004 Control Panel ................67 SAILOR 6283 AIS Connection Box and Wall Tray ......
  • Page 12 Table of contents 98-135323-H...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 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...
  • Page 14 Introduction to AIS 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.
  • Page 15 Class A, B or Inland AIS. The AIS Class A stations are ship borne units which meet IMO performance standards and are required on most commercial ships by the International Maritime organization (IMO). The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder is a combined Class A and Inland AIS station. 98-135323-H...

  • Page 16: The Sailor 6280/6281 Ais System

    Connector for interface connections or connection board Figure 2: System configuration for the SAILOR 6281 AIS Basic System The SAILOR 6004 Control Panel is connected to the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder through a LAN connection (LWE/IEC 61162-450), here after called Chapter 1: Introduction...
  • Page 17 The SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System LWE. The SAILOR 6281 AIS Basic System is operated using the touch display of the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel. Features • AIS Class A compliant and approved • Inland AIS compliant and approved • Active GPS antenna included •...

  • Page 18: System Components

    System components SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder is a combined Class A and Inland AIS station. It has connectors for GNSS and VHF antenna, a ground stud, connector for DC power (12–24 VDC), multi connector for interfaces and 2 LAN connectors. The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder is always on, provided there is DC power.
  • Page 19 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. Through the touch panel you access all settings that can be changed by the user. Alerts and notifications are shown in the display. The SAILOR 6004 Control Panel has a buzzer for alert tones.
  • Page 20 (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. Figure 6: SAILOR 6283 AIS Connection Box and Wall Tray...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Operation

    • 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. Operate the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel by tapping the touch screen.
  • Page 22 To get started 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 53. AIS screen The AIS app has the following idle screen: Figure 8: Sections in the AIS application screen (example) 1.
  • Page 23 To get started • RNG shows the current distance (range) in nautical miles (NM) between own ship and ship in the AIS list. True North Bearing Own ship (BRG) Range (RNG) Ship in AIS List Figure 9: Bearing and range •...
  • Page 24 To get started Letters next Status information to AIS icon The AIS unit is in low-power mode (Low power forced control (gas alarm)). Yellow icon, TX with a line across. The AIS unit is in Silent Mode and the transmitter is disabled. For more information see page 31.
  • Page 25 To get started 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.
  • Page 26 To get started 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...

  • Page 27: Settings

    Settings 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) • Static Data (read only) •...
  • Page 28 Settings Password protection A number of settings are password protected against unauthorized or accidental use. They are marked with a padlock. Note The password protection mentioned here is related to the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder and not to the Control Panel. The AIS password can be changed using the Service interface.
  • Page 29 Settings 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.
  • Page 30 Settings 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).
  • Page 31 Settings Item Description c, d Extended Stern Towing Extension to stern in m.dm (transmitted in meters). c, d Extended Port Towing Extension to port side in m.dm (transmitted in meters). Extended Starboard Towing Extension to starboard side in m.dm (transmitted in meters). a.
  • Page 32 Settings Item Description Latitude Current value for latitude. Longitude Current value for longitude. RAIM Indication of RAIM being used or not. Position accuracy > 10 m or <= 10 m. Position quality Indication of position quality derived from Position accuracy, RAIM and Position time stamp. Time stamp Time stamp for latest received position update in seconds.
  • Page 33 Settings 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 AIS: External SOG/COG in use...
  • Page 34 Settings 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.
  • Page 35 Physical location of the external GNSS sensor on own antenna ship, i.e. the antenna for the main GPS receiver that is A, B, C and D connected to a sensor input of the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder. Quality of speed High or low. Consult the documentation of the information connected speed sensor.
  • Page 36 Settings Figure 18: Physical location of GNSS sensor on the ship and in a convoy Chapter 2: Operation 98-135323-H...
  • Page 37 Settings Location device alert handling On the Alert Handling page you can disable Location Device Alert - Alert for SART, MOB or EPIRB devices. Swipe up or down Figure 19: Settings – Alert Handling Select Alert Handling and then Disable Location Device Alert to disable alert for Location Devices.
  • Page 38 Settings 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 20: Settings – Inland Waterways To enable Inland Waterways do as follows: 1.
  • Page 39 Settings 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 21: Settings –...
  • Page 40 Settings Item Description Tap Broadcast to enable or disable broadcast of long Broadcast range messages. Tap Manual Long Range Mode to enable or disable long Manual Long Range Mode range manual mode. If enabled, tap the items to include in the long range message: •...
  • Page 41 Settings 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.
  • Page 42 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).
  • Page 43 Settings • 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. Tap Internal GNSS. Figure 24: Settings –...
  • Page 44 Silent Mode is still active. The Silent Mode is active after power interruption until it is manually disabled. The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder cannot acknowledge received addressed messages in Silent Mode because all transmit activity is disabled in Silent Mode.
  • Page 45 Settings To disable Silent Mode do as follows: 1. Unlock the page by tapping Authorize changes and entering the user-level password. 2. Tap the selection field to disable Silent Mode. 3. Tap the arrow in the bottom left corner to return to the ship list. To view configuration Service Interface You can view the configuration parameters in the Service Interface, by tapping...

  • Page 46: To Work With Messages

    To work with messages 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 bottom bar.
  • Page 47 To work with messages SART) are updated continuously, the newest one is stored and can be displayed. The oldest messages are overwritten. There are two ways of sending a message: • Sending a message to a dedicated address (MMSI number) •...
  • Page 48 To work with messages 3. Tap the address field and enter the MMSI number of the ship using the on- screen keypad (not applicable for broadcasting messages). Figure 29: Entering MMSI number 4. Tap Next and enter the message text using the on-screen keyboard. 5.
  • Page 49 Figure 31: Sending a message Figure 32: 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.
  • Page 50 To work with messages Viewing and replying to messages If there are unread messages, icons appear in the bottom bar: • Envelope in the center of the bottom bar: Unread messages • Icon in the right side of the bottom bar: Alert If the unread message is an individual safety-related message, it appears as a popup in the display.
  • Page 51 To work with messages If the received message is longer than one line in the display, the message is automatically split up into several lines. 2. Tap the message you want to read. The message opens and you can directly enter text and send a reply.
  • Page 52 To work with messages The message is now stored and is marked in the message list with a star. Figure 37: Stored message At a later point the message can be removed from permanent store: 1. Open the message. 2. Click on the drop down menu and select Untag Message. "...
  • Page 53 To work with messages Deleting messages The latest 20 Addressed Safety Related Messages and 20 Broadcast Safety Related Messages cannot be deleted. The user tagged (stored) messages are not deleted either during restart. All other messages are deleted when the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel is switched off and on again.

  • Page 54: Alerts And Notifications

    Introduction to alerts and notifications The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder reports alerts of the type warning and caution, and complies with the requirements for Bridge Alert Management according to IEC-62923-1 (2018) and IEC-62923-2 (2018).
  • Page 55 To display notifications, tap the notification icon above the UTC time in the bottom bar. Alerts Icons for alerts The following table shows the icons for alerts with a description. Note SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder does not report alerts of the type Alarm. Icon Name Icon description Active - A flashing red triangle.
  • Page 56 Alerts and notifications Icon Name Icon description Rectified – A flashing red triangle. A tick mark in the unacknowledged middle of the triangle. alarm This icon is displayed when the alarm condition has been rectified but not yet acknowledged. Warning: Active A flashing yellow circle with a symbol of a unacknowledged loudspeaker in the middle of the circle.
  • Page 57 Alerts and notifications Icon Name Icon description Caution:Alert A yellow square with an exclamation mark in the middle of the square. A caution alert disappears automatically when the caution situation is cleared. (check mark) No active alerts 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.
  • Page 58 List of alerts The list on the following pages shows the alerts that may appear in the display. Responsibility transfer: The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder accepts responsibility transfer requests for all category B Warnings. Escalation time: All Warnings are escalated as Warning after 4 minutes.
  • Page 59 Alerts and notifications Prio- Cate- Title Description Reasons and remedy Instance rity gory 3116/3 Impaired Ch1 inoperative, Check the VHF antenna, radio check AIS plugs, and cable to the AIS transceiver. 3116/4 Impaired Ch2 inoperative, Check the VHF antenna, radio check AIS plugs, and cable to the AIS transceiver.
  • Page 60 COG exceeds and its NMEA connection to limit the AIS Transponder. 3108/14 Locating Check AIS The SAILOR 6282 AIS device targets Transponder has received a position report from an AIS SART. The AIS SART indicates the position of persons in distress. It is...
  • Page 61 Alerts and notifications Prio- Cate- Title Description Reasons and remedy Instance rity gory 3015/26 Lost Own ship Check the GNSS antenna, position position not plugs, and cable to the AIS. transmitted Check the NMEA connections between the external GNSS and the AIS Transponder.
  • Page 62 200 sec. alert is cleared after reboot If the connection between the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder and the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel is lost, the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel shows an error “Connection lost”. The reason may be that someone is connected to the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder using the Service Interface.

  • Page 63: Chapter 3 Service & Maintenance

    • 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. Due to its robust construction and ruggedness the unit has a long lifetime.
  • Page 64 Maintenance 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. Do as follows: 1. Tap System > Applications. >...
  • Page 65 Maintenance System LEDs Figure 43: LEDs on the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder Colour Description Power Green Power on. Yellow Rx mode. Lights up when a message is received. Off when no activity. Tx mode. Lights up when a message is transmitted. Off when no activity.
  • Page 66 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. Figure 44: Screen to enter System (example) Tap the icon System and the following topics are available: •...
  • Page 67 Maintenance To change a setting, enter the administrator-level password for the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel and tap OK. Figure 45: 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.
  • Page 68 Maintenance 2. Tap the app you want to install. For each app there are the following items: • App name and version, e.g. AIS Version 3.10. • Device model and serial number • Install to install this app on the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel. 3.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting Guide

    The SAILOR Green LED on If the power cable is connected directly to the 6282 AIS SAILOR 6282 AIS SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder then check that Transponder Transponder is the white wire in the power cable is connected will not turn off.
  • Page 70 AIS transceiver and not open connection to the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel. Restart both the SAILOR 6282 units: SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder: remove AIS Transponder and connect power, SAILOR 6004 Control is lost Panel: use on/off button.

  • Page 71: Service And Repair

    COBHAM SYNC PARTNER PORTAL, www.cobhamsatcom.com which may help you solve the problem. Your dealer, installer or Cobham SATCOM partner will assist you whether the need is user training, technical support, arranging on-site repair or sending the product for repair. Your dealer, installer or Cobham SATCOM partner will also take care of any warranty issue.
  • Page 72 67-135974 Pilot plug Replacing the fuse One fuse is installed in the SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder. If this fuse is blown, do as follows: 1. Track down why the fuse was blown and solve the problem. 2. Take out the old fuse. Use the fuse puller.
  • Page 73 Should you need to send the product for repair, please read the below information before packing the product. 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.
  • Page 74 Service and repair Chapter 3: Service & maintenance 98-135323-H...

  • Page 75: Appendix A Specifications

    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)
  • Page 76 Supporting 100BASE-TXS Connections to sensors and PI 50 pin sub-D Reporting Intervals The SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder is transmitting in different intervals depending of the dynamic input data as speed and turn. The reporting intervals are as follows: Type of information...
  • Page 77 SAILOR 6282 AIS Transponder Reporting Type of ship Interval Ship with a speed of between 14 - 23 knots Ship with a speed of between 14 - 23 knots and changing course Ship with a speed of greater than 23 knots...

  • Page 78: Sailor 6285 Gnss Antenna - Active

    SAILOR 6285 GNSS Antenna - Active 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...

  • Page 79: Sailor 6004 Control Panel

    SAILOR 6004 Control Panel SAILOR 6004 Control Panel Item Specifications Mounting method Flush mount or bracket Voltage 10.8 to 31.2 VDC Power consumption Typical: 18 W active Peak: 42 W 3.15 A internal fuse (non-serviceable) Audio output Up to 6 W in 8 Ohm Interfaces 2 x Ethernet (10/100 Mbit/s) Accessories connector...

  • Page 80: Sailor 6283 Ais Connection Box And Wall Tray

    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...

  • Page 81: Appendix B Nmea Sentences

    Optional PI port sentences EPV, SPW, TRL Transmission of binary Message 25 and ABM, BBM, ABK Relayed sensor sentences to pilot port HDT, ROT, THS Sentences defined by Cobham SATCOM Proprietary protocol. • PIWWIVD • PIWWSSD • PTHRAOC • PTHRROS •...
  • Page 82 Sentences defined by Cobham SATCOM Appendix B: NMEA sentences 98-135323-H...

  • Page 83: Glossary

    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.
  • Page 84 Glossary 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.
  • Page 85 Glossary electronic devices such as echo sounder, sonars, anemometer (wind speed and direction), gyrocompass, autopilot, GPS receivers and many other types of instruments. It has been defined by, and is controlled by, the U.S.-based National Marine Electronics Association. Presentation Interface RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring.
  • Page 86 Glossary Very High Frequency. 30-300 MHz, a "straight-line" signal used for short-distance terrestrial communication and navigation. Vessel Traffic Service, a marine traffic monitoring system established by harbor or port authorities, similar to air traffic control for aircraft. 98-135323-H...

  • Page 87: Index

    Index Index dimming function, display brightness, channel change, display in bottom bar, introduction, document number software version, this manual, alarm, draught, output, alerts history, ETA, icons, antenna, combined, display in bottom bar, fuse, applications, rating, replace, bearing value, Blue sign, gas alarm, bottom bar, GNSS signal level,...
  • Page 88 MMSI, settings, model numbers, ship details, silent mode, software night mode, uninstall, NMEA interface versions, software version NMEA sentences, AIS, Cobham SATCOM, Control Panel, IEC 61993-2, SOG/COG internal or external, sorting lists in idle view, status, open source licences, 98-135323-H...
  • Page 89 Index ThraneLINK, time, troubleshooting, Tx LED, TX off, TXT, uninstall, VTS tool, warranty, waterproof, 98-135323-H...
  • Page 90 98-135323-H www.cobhamsatcom.com...

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