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USER & INSTALLATION MANUAL SAILOR 6210 VHF...
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Thrane & Thrane A/S SAILOR 6210 VHF User and installation manual Document number: 98-128432-THR-D Release date: April 7, 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.
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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Preface Radio for occupational use The SAILOR 6210 VHF fulfils the requirements of the EC directive 1999/5/EC, Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and is intended for use in maritime environment. SAILOR 6210 VHF is designed for occupational use only and must be operated by licensed personnel only.
Hailer and Fog horn setup ..........25 Replay function ..............26 Chapter 3 Installation Unpacking the SAILOR 6210 VHF ........27 Installing the VHF radio ............28 Power, VHF antenna and external equipment ....35 System setup ..............42 SAILOR 6201 Handset cradle (optional) ......43 Chapter 4 Service &...
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Table of Contents Equipment and accessories ..........48 Warranty ................48 App. A Technical specifications App. B Maritime channels App. C Declaration of conformity Glossary ..................59 Index ..................61 viii...
You can use the loudhailer as a 2-way on-board communicator. The loudhailer also functions as a fog horn. You can select from several programmed fog-horn patterns. For a list of other accessories available for the SAILOR 6210 VHF check with your nearest distributor.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Controls on the front plate 1. Loudspeaker. 2. Four soft keys with function title in the display. 3. Quick selection key for channel 16 and the programmed call channel. 4. Large display. 5. Connector for Handmicrophone or handset. 6.
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Chapter 1: Introduction SAILOR 6210 VHF display The picture shows the display after start-up.The display holds various fields of information, HI/LO DUAL WATCH depending on the currently WATCH selected function. SCAN MORE... SHIP - SHIP 1. Current working channel. 2. Functions you can select with the soft keys.
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Chapter 1: Introduction System configuration - example RX/TX Aerial SAILOR 6201 SAILOR 6204/05 SAILOR 6204/05 SAILOR 6204/05 Handset Control Control Control Speaker Microphone Speaker Microphone Speaker Microphone SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone Service 6210 DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY (HH størrelse) (HH størrelse) (HH størrelse) Cable Push = Push =...
Chapter 2 Operation Note Before using the VHF radio make sure that the VHF antenna, power and other external equipment are connected properly. For instructions see chapter Installation on page 27. In this chapter you find detailed instructions and guidelines for: •...
Chapter 2: Operation General use and navigation Power on and speaker volume The VHF radio has a dual-function on/off wheel knob for power on/off and volume control. • To power on the VHF radio press the on/off wheel knob. • To power off the VHF radio, press and hold the on/off wheel knob and follow the instructions in the display.
Setup pages for RADIO, HAILER/FOG, SYSTEM, CONTROLLER The functions of the SAILOR 6210 VHF are accessed and set using the four soft keys to the left of the display. The current function of a soft key is shown in the display next to the soft key.
Chapter 2: Operation • A top level showing the current DUAL WATCH HI/LO information and options for WATCH this application. This can be on SCAN one page, or on several pages. MORE... 4 soft keys SHIP-SHIP • A setup screen showing the options you can configure for the specific application.
Chapter 2: Operation Parameter Description Ext. speaker FIX: Fixed level is set for external speaker REL: Relative level following volume adjustment of the internal speaker Ext. fix/rel vol: External speaker fix or rel volume: rel: -5 to 5. Offset relative to internal speaker steps fix: OFF, 1 to 14 Language English...
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Chapter 2: Operation Quick guide to radio telephone calls 1. Press the PTT button on the speaking device. When the TX indicator lights up in the display, the transmission is active. 2. To enable reception of a radio signal release the PTT button. Press PTT only when you are talking.
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Chapter 2: Operation Making a radio telephone call on channel 16 To make a radio telephone call, proceed as follows: 1. Select channel 16 by pressing the soft key 16/C or by turning the selector wheel knob. 2. Lift the handset or take the Handmicrophone. 3.
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Chapter 2: Operation VHF channels You can change channels whenever the channel HI/LO designator is displayed. Turn the selector wheel knob to SCAN browse through all channels that are available in the HAIL selected channel mode. The channels appear in the MORE...
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Chapter 2: Operation Programming a call channel To program a call channel (or quick selection), do as follows: 1. Make an extra-long press (2.5 s duration) on the 16/C key. 2. Press the soft key CALL CH. The channel designator is flashing. 3.
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Chapter 2: Operation Display for non-VHF applications When the radio is used for functions other than VHF, the display is arranged differently. The large channel display moves to the bottom line along with selected icons. The channel displayed in this line will always reflect the communication channel on which the radio is tuned into for communication.
Chapter 2: Operation HI/LO transmission power Press the soft key HI/LO to toggle the transmit power between low (1 W) and high (25 W). If LO is not displayed, the transmit power is HI. US channels: Local mode, 10 dB attenuation To attenuate to the incoming signal, do as follows: 1.
Chapter 2: Operation Watch The SAILOR 6210 VHF radio can Dual watch Triple watch be set to dual watch or triple watch. In dual watch, the working channel and channel 16 are watched. In triple watch the working channel, channel 16 and the programmed call channel are watched.
Chapter 2: Operation Scan The radio has a scanning function for tagged channels. Any available channel, including weather and private channels, can be tagged and added to the scanning sequence. As default the radio scans with priority scanning of channel 16. If a signal is received while in any scanning mode, only channel 16 continues to be watched.
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Chapter 2: Operation US channels: Watch alarms for NOAA Weather alerts Note NOAA weather channels are available in the waters of USA and Canada only. You can turn on or off an independent watch alarm for a specific weather channel. To turn on or off an independent NOAA weather alarm do as follows: 1.
Chapter 2: Operation Radio setup In the RADIO SETUP you set scan and watch mode, select the channel table and can set and view the ATIS code. To change a setting in the RADIO SETUP, do as follows: 1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until SETUP appears.
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Chapter 2: Operation Para- Description meter Priority ON: All channels tagged for scanning are scanned while monitoring Scan channel 16. (default). OFF: Only the channels tagged for scanning are scanned in sequence, not channel 16, unless it is tagged for scanning. Channel Channel Channel...
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Chapter 2: Operation Para- Description meter ATIS The ATIS code (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) is used code for identification to marine coast and inland stations and its use is mandatory in a number of European inland waterways such as e.g. the river Rhine.
Chapter 2: Operation Loudhailer with talk-back The SAILOR 6210 VHF supports a loudhailer with a talk-back function. Important When the hailer is in talk-back mode and a radio signal is received, the radio signal has a higher priority and is heard in the loudspeaker.
Chapter 2: Operation Automatic foghorn The SAILOR 6210 VHF has an automatic fog horn application with several foghorn patterns. Once started, it runs in the background while running any other application. The fog horn may be combined with the loudhailer talk- back mode.
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Chapter 2: Operation 2. Use the selector wheel knob to browse through the patterns available. UNDERWAY 1 long blast every 120 s STOP 2 long blasts every 120 s SAIL 1 long blast followed by 2 short blasts every 120 s 1 long blast followed by 3 short blasts every 120 s AGROUND...
Chapter 2: Operation Hailer and Fog horn setup To change a setting in the HAILER/FOGHORN SETUP, do as follows: 1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until SETUP appears. 2.
Chapter 2: Operation Replay function Replay allows the operator to playback received voice messages in the loudspeaker. Recording is activated automatically when a signal is received. Recording is not possible during playback. Up to 60 tracks or 90 seconds can be handled. The recorded channel is displayed.
Installing the VHF radio • Power, VHF antenna and external equipment Unpacking the SAILOR 6210 VHF The following items are included in the delivery of a SAILOR 6210 VHF: • SAILOR 6210 VHF • SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone with spiral cable •...
Provide space enough to access the front panel connectors and for installing a cradle for the speaking device. Provide at least 120 mm space at the back of the SAILOR 6210 VHF radio to allow free air circulation. Compass safe distance Make sure that the VHF radio is far enough from any magnetic compass to avoid influence of the loudspeaker magnet on the compass reading.
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Chapter 3: Installation SAILOR 6210 VHF with U mounting bracket The mounting bracket and two knobs are included in the delivery. Desktop mounting Installing the VHF radio...
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Chapter 3: Installation Mounting with U mounting bracket To mount the VHF radio as tabletop, do as follows: 1. Find a suitable location for the VHF radio. Check that the space is wide/deep enough to accommodate the VHF radio. 2. Fasten the bracket with 4 screws (included in the delivery.)
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Chapter 3: Installation SAILOR 6210 VHF for flush mount You can mount the VHF radio to a flat surface, e.g. an instrument panel.The flush mount installation kit is included in the delivery. R2.5mm x 4 177mm Remove material from shaded area only! Important The scaling in the above drawing is not 1:1.
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Chapter 3: Installation 1. Find a suitable location for the VHF radio. Check that the space is deep enough to accommodate the VHF radio and an additional min. 120 mm space for cable entry. 2. Keep free distance to allow free air circulation around the VHF radio and to allow sufficient space for access to cables, see the drawing on this page.
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Chapter 3: Installation SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone Handmicrophone with spiral cable and PTT button. Installing the VHF radio...
Chapter 3: Installation Description Wire color NMEA out+ White NMEA out- Green Mike 2 / Line in Yellow EAR 2 / Line out Grey Hook_PTT Pink Battery supply when radio is on Internal GND = - Battery Black Internal GND = - Battery Orange —...
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Chapter 3: Installation NMEA interface description ACC connector NMEA in+ O pin1 NMEA in- O pin2 NMEA out+ O pin3 NMEA out- O pin4 NMEA interface Specifications Impedance: 600 Ohm NMEA input: Max. 2mA at min. level of 2V Load Impedance: > 60 Ohm NMEA output Drive load: <...
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Chapter 3: Installation The following sentences are supported: • FSI: All fields are decoded. • GGA: UTC, "Position", "quality indicator" (indicators 1-5). All other fields are unused. • GLL: UTC, "Position", "Status" and "mode" (indicators A and D). All other fields are unused.
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Chapter 3: Installation CTRL connector for control speaker microphone Connector type: Circular connector, 12pin. Pin assignment: Connector front view on the VHF radio: Description Description GND for cable screen Internal GND = - Battery Internal GND=- Battery not used Battery supply when radio is on RX out + Battery supply when radio is on RX out -...
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Chapter 3: Installation Power, Loudhailer, foghorn and external speaker Use the connector marked PWR/EXT to connect power, loudhailer and an external speaker. The cable for this connector is part of the delivery. 1. Blue wire: Power - 2. Red isolation on inner connector: loudhailer 3.
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Chapter 3: Installation Protection against water ingress Important You must protect the cable connection with rubber vulcanizing tape as shown in the pictures below. This protection prevents water seeping into the VHF radio, cable and connectors. VHF antenna Use the connector marked ANT to connect the VHF antenna to the radio with a 50 Ohm coaxial cable with low loss, e.g.
Chapter 3: Installation System setup To change a setting in the SYSTEM SETUP, do as follows: 1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until SETUP appears. 2. Press the arrow soft key to advance to SYSTEM SETUP.
Chapter 3: Installation SAILOR 6201 Handset cradle (optional) Drilling plan * 120 Space for handset access This Handset has a hook-on/off function, which is activated by a small magnet embedded in the cradle. The cradle must be installed as illustrated in order to ensure the hook-on/off functionality of the Handset.
Maintenance Preventive maintenance Maintenance of the SAILOR 6210 VHF can be reduced to a maintenance check at each visit of the service staff. Inspect the radio for mechanical damages, salt deposits, corrosion and any foreign material. Due to its robust construction and ruggedness the radio has a long lifetime.
Chapter 4: Service & maintenance Troubleshooting guide Action Symptom Remedy The radio will The display is Check if power is present. not turn on empty. Check fuse which is placed in the + supply wire. Check performance of power supply if connected to one.
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Chapter 4: Service & maintenance Replacing the fuse in the red wire (Power +) One fuse is installed in the supplied DC cable. If the fuse is blown, track down why the fuse was blown and solve the problem. To replace the fuse, do as follows: 1.
Chapter 4: Service & maintenance Equipment and accessories SAILOR 6209 Accessory connection box You can use the SAILOR 6209 Accessory Connection Box to combine DSC modem and the SAILOR 6201 Handset option. The wire terminal blocks are connected in parallel. 36090 Warranty For repair or replacement of the VHF radio within terms of warranty, contact...
Appendix A Technical specifications Item Specification Weight SAILOR 6210 VHF approx. 1.2 kg Weight SAILOR 6210 VHF and approx. 1,5 kg including SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone Handmicrophone and mounting bracket Dimensions Height: Outer dimension 106 mm, hole height for flush mount 89 mm...
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Appendix A: Technical specifications Item Specification Number of P channels The radio may be programmed with up to 40 private channels that can be managed in all channel modes. Transmit power Hi/Lo: 25 W and <1 W RF output power 25 W +0 dB / - 1.5 dB 1 W +0 dB / - 1.5 dB RF output power, Canada...
Appendix C Declaration of conformity The SAILOR 6210 VHF is certified as stated in the “Declaration of Conformity with R&TTE Directive, enclosed in copy on the next page.
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Appendix C: Declaration of conformity Thrane & Thrane A/S Declaration of Conformity with R&TTE Directive The undersigned of this letter declares that the following equipment complies with the specifications of EC directive 1999/5/EC concerning Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment. Equipment included in this declaration SAILOR 6210 VHF transceiver PN = 626210A...
Glossary Glossary Accessories Automatic Identification System, a short range coastal tracking system used on ships and by Vessel Traffic Services for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other nearby ships. ATIS Automatic Transmission Identification System CTRL Control External NMEA sentence, essential fix data which provide 3D location and accuracy data.
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Glossary Power NMEA sentence, version of essential gps position, velocity, time data. Very High Frequency NMEA sentence, date and time.
Index Index Numerics CE, 57 change 16/C, 9 dual and triple watch, 16 90 s replay, 26 channel add to scan, 17 naming, 13 program, 13 remove from scan, 17 ACC connector, 35 select, 6 accessories, 48 working, 6 activate channel table foghorn, 23 ALT, 56...
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Index contact, 45 foghorn, 1, 23, 24 controls, front plate, 2 activate, 23 cradle for 6201, installation, 43 connector, 40 CTRL connector, 39 patterns, 1 test tone, 24 foghorn frequency, setup, 25 frequency range, VHF, 49 front plate, controls, 2 data rate fuses, how to replace, 47 NMEA, 51...
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Index INT, 53 IP rating, 50 NAME, 13 name a call channel, 13 night vision, how to dim, 6 NMEA, 35 key 16/C, 9 data rate, 51 keys on front plate, 2 NMEA input, 42 NMEA interface, 37 NMEA output, 37 LO/HI, 15 LOCAL, 15 loud hailer, 22...
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Index replay, 1, 26 soft key button, 2 FOG, 23 reset to default, 42 HAIL, 22 resume time, 19 HORN, 24 RF exposure hazards, iii LOCAL, 15 RTTE, 57 MORE, 8 NAME, 13 OVRIDE, 15 STOP, 26 TAG, 17 safety summary, iii WATCH, 16 salt deposits, 45 WX, 18...
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Index temperature water ingress, 50 operational, 49 weather channels, 12 storage, 49 weight, 49 testing, foghorn, 24 wheel knob timeout, 42 selector, 2 triple watch, 19 volume, 2 change to dual, 16 working channel, 6 WX, 18 US, 54 US channel table, 54 antenna cable, 41 antenna connector, 41 channels, 12...
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