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  • Page 1 SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver User manual...
  • Page 3 SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver User manual Document number: 98-137261-B Release date: February 18, 2014...
  • Page 4 DKK 50 to: SW Technology/GPL Compliance, Thrane & Thrane A/S, Lundtoftegaardsvej 93D 2800 Lyngby DENMARK Please write "source for product SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver" in the memo line of your payment. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

  • Page 5: Safety Summary

    Warranty limitation The SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver is not a user maintainable unit, and under no circumstances should the unit be opened beyond the outer plastic cover, except by authorized personnel. Unauthorized opening of the unit will invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 6 About the manual Intended readers This manual is a user manual for the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver 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 6390 Navtex Receiver.
  • Page 7 Related documents The following table shows the documents related to this manual and to the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver. Title and description Document number SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver, 98-139768 Installation manual SAILOR 6004 Control Panel, 98-136644 Installation manual SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver,...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Chapter 1 Introduction SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver ............1 Features ......................... 2 Connector overview ..................2 Navtex message (example) ................3 Use scenarios ..................4 Use with the SAILOR 6004 Control panel ..........4 Use as a stand-alone unit with an INS ........... 4...
  • Page 10 Table of contents Service and repair ................28 Disassembling – removing the cover ............28 Replacing the fuse ..................29 Repacking for shipment ................29 Disposal .......................30 App. A Specifications SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver ............ 31 Glossary ........................33 Index ........................35 viii...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The unit has an alarm relay which is only activated if a message of category D is received (i.e. SAR, Mayday relay, Pirate attack etc.). The SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver is always on when powered. With its LAN interface the transponder and the display can be separated, giving access to the Navtex information available where it is needed.

  • Page 12: Features

     TMA (ThraneLINK Management Application) for software upgrade  Storage of Navtex messages on a USB storage device  Prepared for 500 kHz NAVDAT (Software update)  Connector overview Alarm NMEA/ NMEA/ Fuse 12-24 VDC relay SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver...

  • Page 13: Navtex Message (Example)

    ZCZC Start of message (not displayed) Coast Station ID in the Navigational Area Message type (See The SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver can filter selected message types. The following list shows the Navtex message types available. on page 12 for a list of all message types.)

  • Page 14: Use Scenarios

    Chapter 1: Introduction Use scenarios The SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver can be used in the following contexts: • Use with the SAILOR 6004 Control panel • Use as a stand-alone unit with an INS An optional printer can be connected in both use scenarios.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Operation

    • Operation with INS equipment Operation – SAILOR 6004 Control Panel As soon as DC power is provided the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver 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 16: Navtex Screen

    Chapter 2: Operation Dim and night mode Turn the dim knob of the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel to increase or decrease the display brightness. The display goes into night mode either when turning the dim knob counterclockwise or when the internal light sensor detects the light level for changing to night mode To dim to level zero push the power button once.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2: Operation 2. Navtex app-specific area. Each row represents a Navtex message. • Closed envelope: The message has not been read and is newer than 24 hours. • Open envelope: The message has been read or is older than 24 hours. •...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2: Operation Sorting the list of Navtex messages To sort the list of Navtex messages tap the heading of the column. Tap it again to toggle the sorting order, ascending or descending. The default sorting is for Time, newest on top. Tabs for Unread, Tagged and All You can select which Navtex messages should be displayed: Unread, Tagged and All messages.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: Operation Navtex message in detail To view the full Navtex message, do as follows: 1. Tap the message. The first part of the message is the Navtex message, the second part of the message starting with Station gives some status information.

  • Page 20: Filters For Stations And Message Types

    SAR messages When a SAR message (message type D, see page 11) is received, the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver emits an audible signal and the message is displayed in the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel’s display. An unread SAR message is marked with a red triangle in the bottom bar.
  • Page 21 Display. If not, SAR, Nav or Met warnings sent only to the Printer cannot be displayed and read. 1. For Automatic Mode the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver must have a valid GPS input. Without a valid GPS input it can only filter manually.
  • Page 22 5. Swipe and select or de-select the stations to be included in Automatic Mode. Filters for message types The SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver can filter selected message types. The following list shows the Navtex message types available. Message types A, B, D and L cannot be filtered out.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Operation To filter message types do as follows: 1. From any list of messages (Unread, Tagged or All), tap the menu icon and then Filters. 2. Tap Printer, Display or INS to select for which output you want to set up a filter.

  • Page 24: To Print Messages From The Sailor 6004 Control Panel

    The SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver applies header and footer information to the printout, stating frequency, date and time of reception and serial number of the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver. If the printed message line is  longer than allowed on the printer, the printer inserts the sign to indicate a forced line division and breaks the line.

  • Page 25: To Store Messages

    1. Insert a USB storage device in one of the USB connectors at the rear of the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver (only one storage device at a time). 2. From any list of messages (Unread, Tagged or All), tap the menu icon and Store Messages.

  • Page 26: Operation With Ins Equipment

    Chapter 2: Operation Operation with INS equipment Messages filtered out using the INS filter settings are sent to the INS equipment via NMEA. See the user documentation for the INS for further information how Navtex messages are displayed and printed. Operation with INS equipment...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Service & Maintenance

    • Service and repair Maintenance Maintenance of the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver 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 28: System Leds

    Lit when the device is on. Green Flashing when receiving Navtex data on any active frequency. Test Green Lit when the power-on-self-test is passed. Flashes if a fault is detected. Table 3: LEDs on the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver Maintenance...

  • Page 29: Alarms And Notifications

    Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Alarms and notifications Overview If an alarm is reported from the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver a flashing red triangle appears in the bottom bar of the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel display: • Flashing, bright red triangle: Unacknowledged alarm(s).

  • Page 30: Installation With Sailor 6004 Control Panel

    Table 4: Navtex alarms If the connection between the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver and the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel is lost, the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel shows an error “Connection lost”. Make sure that no one is connected to the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver using the Service Interface.

  • Page 31: Installation With An Ins

    Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Installation with an INS Alarms and notifications are signalled via the NMEA sentence ALR. See the user documentation of the equipment connected to the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver for further information on how alarms and notifications are displayed.

  • Page 32: System App

    Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Shortcut to the software update page Tap the Information icon and New version found to go directly to the page for software update. See also Applications on page 23. System app 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.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3: Service & maintenance the touch screen for each setting. To change a setting you must enter the password for user level (user) and tap OK. Applications Tap Applications to install, uninstall or update 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 the apps already installed.

  • Page 34: Self Test

    Chapter 3: Service & maintenance 3. Enter the password for user level (user) and tap OK. To manage an already installed app, do as follows: 1. Tap Installed to display the apps that are installed on this SAILOR 6004 Control Panel. 2.

  • Page 35: To Set Device Names

    1. Tap the parameter and enter the password (user) and tap OK. 2. Enter the new data and tap Apply. The ID is now changed in the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver app, but not in the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver unit. Use the Back icon to return to the idle screen.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Guide

    Problem Symptom Remedy Green power If the power cable is connected directly to the SAILOR 6390 LED on SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver then check that Navtex SAILOR 6390 ON IN is wired to VBAT-. Receiver will Navtex not turn on.
  • Page 37 Receiver and the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel. but padlock to the Restart both units: does not open SAILOR 6390 – SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver: remove and Navtex connect power, Receiver is lost – SAILOR 6004 Control Panel: use on/off button.Password for SAILOR 6004 Control...

  • Page 38: Service And Repair

    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. Applicable SAILOR part numbers...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Fuse

    3. Remove the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver by moving it upwards, away from the mounting surface. Replacing the fuse One fuse is installed in the SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver. If this fuse is blown, do as follows: 1. Track down why the fuse was blown and solve the problem, e.g.

  • Page 40: Disposal

    Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Note Correct shipment is the customer’s own responsibility. If the original shipping carton is not available, the following general instructions should be used for repacking with commercially available material. 1. Wrap the defective unit in heavy paper or plastic. Attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address, part number and full serial number.

  • Page 41: Sailor 6390 Navtex Receiver

    Software updatable for 500 kHz NAVDAT Antenna support Active and passive antenna (12 V @ 60 mA antenna supply) Sensitivity <12 dBV@10 /150 pF 490/518 kHz <-6 dBV@50  <12 dBV@10 /150 pF 4209.5 kHz: <6 dBV@50  Table 8: SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver specifications...
  • Page 42 Printer Support via LAN connector NMEA sentences NMEA0183 input, EN61162-1: ACK, NRM, CRQ sentences NMEA0183 output, EN61162-1: ALR, NRM, NRX sentences GPS input: RMC, ZDA sentences Proprietary sentences Table 8: SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver specifications (Continued) SAILOR 6390 Navtex Receiver...

  • Page 43: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Automatic Identification System. Automatic tracking system used on ships and by vessel traffic services (VTS) for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other nearby ships and AIS Base stations. GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and 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...
  • Page 44 Glossary LORAN LOng RAnge Navigation, a terrestrial radio navigation system which enables ships and aircraft to determine their position and speed from low frequency radio signals transmitted by fixed land based radio beacons. NAVDAT High Speed NAVtex DATa sent out on 500 kHz. Not yet part of mandatory Navtex reception, but mentioned in ITU-R M.2010 and ITU-R M.2201.

  • Page 45: Index

    Index Index , 19 alarm filter settings , 19 , 13 acknowledge copy , 12 icons message types , 11, 12 alarms stations , 21 filtering , 20 , 12 Navtex message types , 20 , 11 printer stations frequencies , 24 display in bottom bar receiver...
  • Page 46 Index , 18 message Rx LED keep RX self test , 27 print Navtex Receiver untag , 10 SAR message , 12 message types , 24 self test , 12, 13 filtering , 24 Control Panel messages , 27 Navtex Receiver , 15 store , 17...
  • Page 48 98-137261-B www.cobham.com/satcom...

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