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SAILOR 6204/6205 Control Speaker Microphone User manual...
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Thrane & Thrane A/S is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or reproductions, in whole or in part, of this manual from any other source. Thrane & Thrane A/S is trading as Cobham SATCOM.
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Safety warning 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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Emergency call for SAILOR 6204 Make sure your VHF Radio is on CH16 Press Use the CONTROL SPEAKER MICROPHONE for voice calling MAYDAY-MAYDAY-MAYDAY OWN ID This is SHIP‘s NAME: NAME-NAME-NAME CALLSIGN CALLSIGN: or other IDENTIFICATION MAYDAY NAME of the VESSEL in distress...
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Emergency call with Distress button for SAILOR 6205 Lift Cover Press RED Button until beep sounds continuously (more than 3 seconds) Press Use the CONTROL SPEAKER MICROPHONE for voice calling Make sure your VHF radio is on CH16 MAYDAY-MAYDAY-MAYDAY OWN ID This is SHIP‘s NAME: NAME-NAME-NAME...
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Manual Overview This manual has the following chapters: • Introduction contains a description of the Control Speaker Microphone. • Operation explains how to work with the Control Speaker Microphone. • Installation has dimensional drawings and other information useful when unpacking and installing the unit. •...
The SAILOR 6204/05 Control Speaker Microphone (CSM) is a control and speaking device for remote radio operation of a VHF radio. The SAILOR 6204/6205 is powered by the radio and has full VHF radio functionality. The SAILOR 6205 has additionally class D DSC functionality.
Introduction Controls 1. On/off and volume. 2. Dim display (short press), keyboard lock (long press). SCAN 3. Soft keys for radio operation. HI/LO 4. Push To Talk button (PTT) to LOCAL DISTRESS/CALL activate transmit mode. WATCH 5. Selector wheel to select a channel or soft key.
Introduction Display overview The picture shows the display Example for SAILOR 6204 and VHF radio after start-up. The display holds various fields of information of the VHF radio, depending on the currently selected function. SCAN 1. Soft-key functions of the HI/LO radio.
Chapter 2 Operation Before using the Control Speaker Microphone make sure it is Note correctly connected to the radio at the connector marked CTRL at the back of the radio or via a connection box. See the radio’s installation manual for further information. Power on and general navigation 1.
Operation When operating the Control Speaker Microphone, the radio is occupied. When operating the radio, the Control Speaker Microphone is occupied. On the radio you can override the state of being occupied by pressing any key or lifting the handset. Button functions To dim the display backlight, make a short press on the Dim/lock button on the left side of the Control Speaker Microphone.
Operation Sending a Distress message (SAILOR 6205) 1. Lift the cover of the red Distress button at the rear of the SAILOR 6205 and press and hold the distress button for longer than 3 seconds. For short step-by-step instructions how to proceed when sending a distress message see Emergency call with Distress button for SAILOR 6205 on page iv.
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Operation Having pressed the red distress button and sent the distress message, the following information is displayed: • STATION: shows the radio’s MMSI number. • NAT: shows the nature of distress. • LAT:, LON:, POS UTC: shows the distress position data as transmitted. •...
Chapter 3 Installation Unpacking Initial inspection Inspect the shipping carton immediately upon receipt for evidence of damage during transport. If the shipping carton is severely damaged or water stained, request that the carrier's agent be present when opening the carton. Save the carton packing material for future use. To avoid electric shock, do not apply power to the system if there is any sign of shipping damage to any part of the front or rear panel or the outer cover.
Installation Connector Connector type: Circular connector, 12 pin. Pin assignment: Connector front view on the VHF radio: Description Wire color GND for cable screen Brown Internal GND=- Battery Blue Battery supply when radio is on White Battery supply when radio is on Green CAN+ Yellow...
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.
Service and maintenance Repacking for shipment 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 Control Speaker Microphone and its accessories during shipment. This carton and its associated packing material should be used when repacking for shipment.
Appendix A Technical specifications Control Speaker Microphone Item Specification Weight Control Speaker Microphone 320 g (0.7 lbs) Box weight 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) approximately, including wall mount cradle, cable and Installation and user manual in box. Dimensions Height: 173 mm Width: 70 mm Depth: 52 mm, including front selector wheel and cradle...
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