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Sailor 6248 VHF User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL SAILOR 6248 VHF www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...
  • Page 2 www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...
  • Page 3 SAILOR 6248 VHF User manual Document number: 98-131186-A Release date: May 24, 2011 www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...
  • Page 4 SW Technology/GPL Compliance, Thrane & Thrane A/S, Lundtoftegaardsvej 93D 2800 Lyngby DENMARK Please write "source for product SAILOR 6248 VHF" in the memo line of your payment. You may also find a copy of the source at http://www.thrane.com/foss. www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...
  • Page 5 This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information. Warranties Any attempt to install or execute software not supplied by Thrane & Thrane on this device will result in the warranty being void. Any attempt to modify the software on this device in a way not specified by Thrane &...

  • Page 6: Safety Warning

    Thrane & Thrane assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. Ground the equipment To minimise shock hazard, the SAILOR 6248 VHF unit must be connected to an electrical ground and the cable instructions must be followed. RF exposure hazards and instructions Your Thrane &...

  • Page 7: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls Make sure your VHF Radio is on CH16 Press Press Use the HANDSET or 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 CALLSIGN or other IDENTIFICATION POSITION given as latitude and longitude...
  • Page 8 Preface Radio for occupational use The SAILOR 6248 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 6248 VHF is designed for occupational use only and must be operated by licensed personnel only.
  • Page 9 Training information The SAILOR 6248 VHF is designed for occupational use only and is also classified as such. It must be operated by licensed personnel only. It must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the hazards as well as the way to...
  • Page 10 antenna having a maximum gain of 3 dB (5.2dBi). This means all persons must be at least 3 ft. (0.9m) away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting. Installation 1. An omni-directional antenna with a maximum power gain of 5.2 dBi must be mounted at least 9.6 ft.

  • Page 11: Manual Overview

    Appendix with Specifications & Approval and Maritime channels. Important All installation information and instructions are not covered in this manual. Please download the SAILOR 6248 VHF Installation manual (98-133233) at http://extranet.thrane.com/. In the installation manual you can read how to mount the VHF radio and how to connect accessories and external equipment, including detailed system configuration examples with cable specifications.
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  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contact for support ............25 Maintenance ..............25 Troubleshooting guide .............26 Warranty and returning units for repair ......29 App. A Specifications & Approval Transceiver unit SAILOR 6248 VHF ........31 SAILOR 6090 Power Converter 24—12 V ......34 Declaration of conformity ..........35 www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents App. B Maritime channels International channels (INT) ..........37 US channels ..............38 CA channels ..............39 BI channels ..............40 Glossary ..................41 Index ..................43 www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Introduction

    With SAILOR connection boxes the VHF radio connects easily to external equipment like additional handsets, water proof hand microphones, control speaker microphone or external speaker. The Ethernet interface enables the VHF radio to be connected to ThraneLINK for remote control and service updates.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1: Introduction Controls on the front plate 1. Loudspeaker. 2. Four soft keys with function title in the display. 3. Large display. 4. Keys 0 to 9 to enter numbers or text. 5. DW button to toggle the watch function (dual or triple). 6.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction SAILOR 6248 VHF display The picture shows the display after start-up. The display holds various fields of information, SCAN depending on the currently selected function. PHBOOK 1. Functions you can select with LOCAL DISTRESS/CALL the soft keys.

  • Page 18: Accessories Available

    Description SAILOR 6201 One SAILOR 6201 Handset with Handset with cradle cradle is included in the delivery (additional) of the SAILOR 6248 VHF. You can connect another 2 SAILOR 6201 Handsets. SAILOR 6203 SAILOR 6203 Handset with Handset with cradle cradle, waterproof to IPx6.
  • Page 19 5m connection cable for bulkhead mount: Use this cable in installations where the SAILOR 6201 or 6203 Handset is not connected directly to the SAILOR 6248 VHF, but located in a different position. 5m Connection cable, 1x10 pole: Use this cable in installations when connecting external equipment to the SAILOR 6248 VHF.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1: Introduction System configuration — example The SAILOR 6248 VHF can be customized to suit your installation. The following illustration is one example of a system. For further configuration examples see the installation manual, Appendix B, System configurations. RX/TX...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Operation

    Before using the VHF radio make sure that the VHF, power cable and other external equipment are connected properly. For installation instructions see the SAILOR 6248 VHF Installation manual (download only). Overview In this chapter you find detailed instructions and guidelines for: •...

  • Page 22: General Use And Navigation

    Chapter 2: Operation General use and navigation Power on and volume in handset and speaker The VHF radio has a dual-function on/off knob for power on/off and volume control. To power on the VHF radio press the on/off knob. To power off the VHF radio, press and hold the on/off knob and follow the instructions in the display.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Operation Speaker devices The VHF radio can be equipped with the following speaker devices: • SAILOR 6201/6203 Handset with cradle and PTT (Push To Talk) button. • SAILOR 6202 Hand Microphone with PTT button. • SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone with PTT button.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Squelch Level

    Chapter 2: Operation Changing the display light, night view Red text on black background is available for optimal night vision. To dim the display backlight, e.g. to give comfortable night vision, press, hold and turn the selector knob anti-clockwise. The display shows a brightness bar. At the brightness value 45 the display changes to night view with red text on black background.

  • Page 25: Vhf Radio Communication

    Chapter 2: Operation VHF radio communication Basic VHF operation You can make VHF calls using the Handset or another speaker device. Note A single, short press on the 16/C key always brings you to channel 16, the international calling and distress channel, no matter what state the radio is in.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Operation 6. Say: “Over.” and release the PTT button to allow the caller to confirm the suggested new channel. 7. Switch to the new channel using the keypad or by turning the selector knob to the agreed channel and begin your conversation. Press PTT only when you are talking.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Operation With a long press on the 16/C key the radio changes to the call channel (channel 16 for the channel tables INT and BI, and channel 9 for the channel tables US and CA). VHF channel table Description Primary channels For details see Maritime channels on page 37.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: Operation Reduced transmission power LO Press the key 1W to toggle the transmit power between low (1 W, LO is displayed) and high (25 W). US channels: Local mode, 10 dB attenuation Press the soft key LOCAL to add 10 dB attenuation. Note Local mode is automatically exited when using channel 16.

  • Page 29: Watch

    Chapter 2: Operation Watch The SAILOR 6248 VHF radio has Dual watch Triple watch a watch function with dual or triple watch. In dual watch, the working channel and channel 16 are watched. In triple watch (available for channel tables US...

  • Page 30: Phone Book

    Chapter 2: Operation To start scanning press the soft key SCAN. The EXIT SCAN menu is shown. Press START to start scanning. To leave the SCAN menu, but not START the scanning procedure, press EXIT. INTERSHIP/PORT To stop scanning press STOP, QUIT if not in the SCAN menu, or press PTT on the speaking FILTER device.

  • Page 31: Editing A Contact

    Chapter 2: Operation Use the phone book to switch to the preferred channel for a particular contact. Select the contact to display details and select USE. The channel is selected and the phone book closes automatically. Adding a contact to the phone book To add a contact to the phone book do as follows: 1.

  • Page 32: Replay Function

    Chapter 2: Operation Deleting a contact 1. Press the soft key PHBOOK. 2. Turn the selector knob to browse to the contact you want to delete. 3. Press the soft key DELETE. 4. Press EXIT to leave the phone book and return to VHF operation. Replay function Replay allows the operator to playback received voice messages in the loudspeaker.

  • Page 33: Setup

    Chapter 2: Operation Setup The following setup pages are described in this section of the manual: • Radio setup • Channel setup • Power Supply • System setup • Controller setup Accessing a setup page To change a setting in one of the SETUP pages, do as follows 1.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2: Operation Para- Description meter Watch DUAL: Dual watch monitoring the working channel and the Mode priority channel (channel 16, default for international channels). TRIPLE: Triple watch. The working channel is watched with the priority channel (channel 16) and the programmed call channel (if any, otherwise dual watch).
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Operation Channel setup Parameter Description To select the channel table for the primary channel. Channel Mode Channel tables available: INT, BI, US, CA, ALT. See also VHF channel table on page 13. Bandwidth Selection of the bandwidth for the fixed pre-programmed channels.

  • Page 36: Power Supply

    Power Supply Parameter Description Monitor Set this to ENABLED if the radio is connected to a SAILOR 6081 Power Supply Unit and Charger. Set this to DISABLED for any other power supply. Status Visible if ENABLED. Current status of the connected power supply.

  • Page 37: Controller Setup

    Chapter 2: Operation Controller setup Each of the controlling devices connected and powered has its own setting. The available settings may vary from controllers applied. Controlling device Description Handset 1 vol: Adjust earpiece volume for handset 1: ON, can be adjusted OFF and from 5 to 100, in steps of 5.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: Operation Top-level standby soft-key functions and setup pages TOP-LEVEL STAND-BY SETUP PAGES EXIT RADIO SETUP Scan Hang Time SCAN START Watch mode* Priority Scan FILTER ATIS code PHBOOK EXIT CHANNEL SETUP Channel Mode Bandwidth FILTER Int. Channels BI. Channels LOCAL US.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Service & Maintenance

    Maintenance Preventive maintenance Maintenance of the SAILOR 6248 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.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Guide

    Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Troubleshooting guide Action Symptom Remedy The radio The display Check if power is present. will not turn is empty. Check fuse which is placed in the power connector. Check performance of power supply if connected to one. No commu- Check the antenna installation.
  • Page 41 SUPPLY status You can only monitor the power supply if the LOST cannot be radio is powered by a SAILOR 6081 Power CONTACT monitored. Supply Unit and Charger. Replacing the fuse in the power connector One fuse is installed in the power connector. If the fuse is blown, do as follows: 1.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Replacing the fuse in the SAILOR 6090 Power Converter One fuse is installed in the SAILOR 6090 Power Converter. If the fuse is blown, do as follows: 1. Track down why the fuse was blown and solve the problem.

  • Page 43: Warranty And Returning Units For Repair

    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 6248 VHF and its accessories during shipment. This carton and its associated packing material should be used when repacking for shipment.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3: Service & maintenance 3. Protect the front- and rear panel with cardboard and insert a 7 cm to 10 cm layer of shock-absorbing material between all surfaces of the equipment and the sides of the container. 4. Seal the shipping container securely. 5.

  • Page 45: Specifications & Approval

    Specification Weight SAILOR 6248 VHF < 1.50 kg (3.3 lbs) approximately Box weight 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) approximately, including SAILOR SAILOR 6248 VHF 6201 Handset and wall mount cradle, SAILOR 6090 Power Converter and Installation and user manual in box.
  • Page 46 High: 25 W +0 dB / - 1.5 dB Low: 1 W +0 dB / - 1.5 dB RF output power, Canada High: 21 W ±0.75 dB Low: 0.8 W ±0.75 dB Transceiver unit SAILOR 6248 VHF www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...
  • Page 47 Spurious response rejection More than 74 dB Intermodulation response More than 73 dB Co-channel rejection Better than —10 dB Adjacent channel selectivity More than 74 dB Blocking level More than 94 dBV Transceiver unit SAILOR 6248 VHF www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...

  • Page 48: Sailor 6090 Power Converter 24-12 V

    Appendix A: Specifications & Approval SAILOR 6090 Power Converter 24—12 V Item Description Weight 300 g Dimensions Height: 33 mm Width: 190 mm Depth: 85 mm Operating temperature -25°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F) Storage temperature -30°C to 80°C (-22°F to 176°F) Input voltage 21—32 VDC...

  • Page 49: Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix A: Specifications & Approval Declaration of conformity The SAILOR 6248 VHF complies with the specifications of EC directive 1999/5/EC concerning Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment, enclosed in electronic copy on the next page. Declaration of conformity www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...
  • Page 50 SAILOR 6208 Control Unit Connection box PN = 406208A Equipment Applicability SAILOR 6248 is a simplex/semi-duplex VHF radiotelephone designed for maritime com- munication within the frequency range 156.000 MHz to 163.425 MHz. Declaration SAILOR 6248 conforms to the RTTE directive with respect to...

  • Page 51: International Channels (Int)

    Appendix B Maritime channels International channels (INT) Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Intership Port Port Public Intership Port Port Public 156,050 160,650 156,025 160,625 156,100 160,700 156,075 160,675 156,150 160,750 156,125 160,725 156,200 160,800 156,175 160,775 156 250 160 850 156,250 160,850 156 225 160 825 156,225 160,825...

  • Page 52: Us Channels

    Appendix B: Maritime channels US channels Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels 156,050 156,050 162,550 162,400 162,475 156,175 156,175 162,425 156,250 156,250 162,450 156,300 156,300 156,275 156,275 162,500 156,350 156,350 156,325 156,325 162,525 156,400 156,400 156,375 156,375 156,450 156,450 156,425 156,425 156,500 156,500 156,475 156,475...

  • Page 53: Ca Channels

    Appendix B: Maritime channels CA channels Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels 156,050 160,650 156,025 160,625 162,550 156,100 160,700 156,075 156,075 162,400 156,150 160,750 156,125 156,125 162,475 156,200 156,200 156,175 156,175 162,425 156,250 156,250 156,225 160,825 162,450 156,300 156,300 156,225 156,225 162,500 156,350 156,350...

  • Page 54: Bi Channels

    Appendix B: Maritime channels BI channels Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Intership Port Port Public Intership Port Port Public 156,050 160,650 156,025 160,625 156,100 160,700 156,075 160,675 156,150 160,750 156,125 160,725 156,200 160,800 156,175 160,775 156,250 160,850 156,225 160,825 156,300 156,300 156,275 160,875 156,350 160,950...

  • Page 55: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary 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 General Public License LGPL Lesser General Public License Push To Talk...
  • Page 56 Glossary www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...

  • Page 57: Index

    Index Index Numerics change dual and triple watch, 15 16/C, 8, 11 channel add to scan, 16 bandwidth, 21 remove from scan, 16 select, 8, 9 action line, display, 3 working, 8, 9 activate channel table scanning, 16 ALT, 21, 40 watch, 15 Bi, 40 ADD, 17...
  • Page 58 Index default reset, 22 DELETE, 18 installation delete contact, 18 cradle for 6201, 4 dim, 8 handset cradle, 4 display, 3 installation guide, A3, ix display colour installation manual, ix change, 22 INT, 37 distress channel, 8, 11 IP address, 22 Distress procedure, v IP rating, 32 document number, this manual, i...
  • Page 59 Index mute speaker, 10 radio call making, 12 receiving, 11 reduced transmission power, 14 narrow band, 21 replay, 1, 18 night vision, how to dim, 8 button, 2 reset to default, 22 RF exposure hazards, iv overriding low power, 14 safety summary, iv salt deposits, 25 password, 22...
  • Page 60 Index soft key, 9 triple watch, 20 ADD, 17 change to dual, 15 DELETE, 18 FILTER, 16 OVRIDE, 14 STOP, 18 US, 38 TAG, 16 US channel table, 21, 38 WATCH, 15 UTC time, 3 softer, volume, 8 software license, ii Software version, 22 speaker volume, 8 speaking devices, 9...
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  • Page 62 98-131186-A info@thrane.com thrane.com • www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...

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