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SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC User manual Document number: 98-131184-F Release date: September 25, 2013...
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December 31, 2015, by sending a money order or check for DKK 50 to: SW Technology/GPL Compliance, Thrane & Thrane A/S, Lundtoftegaardsvej 93D 2800 Lyngby DENMARK Please write "source for product SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC" in the memo line of your payment. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.
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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 & Thrane will result in the warranty being void.
Thrane & Thrane assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. Ground the equipment To minimise shock hazard, the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC unit must be connected to an electrical ground and the cable instructions must be followed.
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Alerte de sécurité Dangers liés à l'exposition aux fréquences radio et instructions Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent radio émetteur ne peut fonctionner qu'avec une antenne de type omnidirectionnelle, demi-onde ou d'un gain maximal de 4 dB, approuvée par Industrie Canada.
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SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC is designed for occupational use only and must be operated by licensed personnel only. SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC is not intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by general public. SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC is designed for installation by a skilled...
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Training information The SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC 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...
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with an half wave omni-directional antenna having a maximum gain of 4 dB. This means all persons must be at least 200 cm away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting. Installation 1. An omni-directional antenna with a maximum power gain of 4 dB must be mounted at least 400 cm above the highest deck where people may be staying during radio transmissions.
• Appendix with Technical pecifications and Maritime channels. All installation information and instructions are not Important covered in this manual. Please download the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC Installation manual at www.cobham.com/satcom. In the installation manual you can read how to mount the VHF...
Service & maintenance Contact for support ................49 Maintenance ..................49 Troubleshooting guide ..............51 Warranty and returning units for repair ........56 App. A Technical pecifications Transceiver unit SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC ........ 59 General DSC specifications ............61...
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Table of Contents NMEA data rates and formats ............. 62 SAILOR 6090 Power Converter 24—12 V ......62 App. B Maritime channels International channels (INT) ............63 US channels ..................64 CA channels ..................65 BI channels ................... 66 Glossary ........................
Chapter 1 Introduction VHF radio with DSC Class A SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC, your new VHF radio with full DSCfunctionality, is approved to MED, FCC and Industry Canada and is waterproof to the IPx8 and IPx6 standard. As part of the...
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Chapter 1: Introduction Controls on the front plate Figure 1: 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.
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Chapter 1: Introduction SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC display The picture shows the display after start-up. The display holds various fields of information, LOC LO CALL depending on the currently selected function. ALERT 1. Functions you can select with DISTRESS/CALL the soft keys. If there are...
Description SAILOR 6201 One SAILOR 6201 Handset with Handset with cradle cradle is included in the delivery (additional) of the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC. You can connect another SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle. SAILOR 6203 SAILOR 6203 Handset with Handset with cradle cradle, waterproof to IPx6.
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406204-940). 5m Connection cable, 1x10 pole: Use this cable in installations when connecting external equipment to the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC. This cable is included in the SAILOR 6207 Connection Box for parallel Handsets (part number: 406207-941). 5 m Connection cable for SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone, 1x12 pole (part number: 406204-940).
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Chapter 1: Introduction System configuration — example The SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC 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.
Note Before using the VHF radio make sure that the VHFand DSC antennas, power cable and other external equipment are connected properly. For installation instructions see the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC, Installation manual (download only). Overview In this chapter you find detailed instructions and guidelines for: •...
Chapter 2: Operation General use and navigation Power on and volume in handset andspeaker 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.
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Chapter 2: Operation Speaker devices The VHF radio can be equipped with the following speaker devices: • SAILOR 6201/SAILOR 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. See Controller setup on page 44 for controlling the connected speaker device.
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Chapter 2: Operation Position and MMSI number The position and MMSI number for the SCAN SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC radio is always shown in the DSC window (the lower half of the LOCAL radio’s display) in stand-by mode. The DISTRESS/CALL...
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Chapter 2: Operation Soft-key functions A number of functions of the SAILOR CALL 6222 VHF DSC are accessed and set using the four soft keys to the left of ALERT the display. The current function of a DISTRESS/CALL soft key is shown in the display next to DROBOS the soft key.
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.
Chapter 2: Operation VHF radio communication Basic VHF operation You can make VHF calls using the Handset or another speaker device. A single, short press on the 16/C key always brings you to Note channel 16, the international calling and distress channel, no matter what state the radio is in.
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Chapter 2: Operation 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. Making a radio telephone call on channel 16 To make a radio telephone call, proceed as CALL follows:...
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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 INTand BI, and channel 9 for the channel tables US and CA, if no other channel is programmed in Channel setup on page 39).
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Chapter 2: Operation Engagement status The radio is engaged when you press PTT. This is indicated with the tab in the display. Engangement protects the communication from being interrupted by incoming DSC calls. Reduced transmission power LO Press the key 1W to toggle the transmit power between low (1 W, LO is displayed) and high (25 W).
Chapter 2: Operation Watch The SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC radio has a watch function with dual 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 scanning stops, the radio is tuned into the displayed channel and transmission starts immediately on the displayed working channel. To start scanning press the soft key EXIT SCAN. The SCAN menu is shown. Press START to start scanning. To leave the SCAN START menu, but not the scanning procedure, press INTERSHIP/PORT...
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Chapter 2: Operation Sending, acknowledging and cancelling own distress To send a distress message 1. Lift the cover of the red distress button 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 calls on page vi.
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Chapter 2: Operation ALERT: To send a distress message with specified nature When sending distress messages you can include the distress nature in the message. To include the distress nature in the distress message do as follows: 1. From top-level standby press the soft key EXIT DISTRESS CALL ALERT.
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NO to return to distress sending procedure. 3. The SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC will send the self-cancellation call on channel 70 and the display automatically shows the message that you should say when cancelling the distress with a radio message.
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Power failure while in distress In case of a power failure or switch-off during the transmission of a Distress the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC gives an audible warning after power-up and automatically resumes sending Distress 10 seconds after power up.
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Chapter 2: Operation DROBOSE — Distress Relay on behalf of someone else To send a distress message on behalf of someone else, do as follows: 1. From top-level standby press the soft key EXIT DISTRESS RELAY DROBOS. If it is not in the display, press Type: RELAY INDIV: DISTRESS MMSI: the soft key MORE until DROBOS...
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Chapter 2: Operation 4. Lift the cover of the red distress button and push the Distress button for 3 seconds. Receiving distress calls When the radio receives a distress call, the 2- SILENT 4360.0 tone alarm sounds. Types of distress calls are CALL RECEIVED 4068.0 DISTRESS, DISTRESS ACK, DISTRESS RELAY...
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Chapter 2: Operation Distress call log As long as you are part of a distress session, i.e. you have not pressed QUIT, you receive distress messages and can track all distress messages for the current distress event. 1. Press the soft key HIST. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until HIST appears.
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Chapter 2: Operation channel for the following communicationIn the field CAT: select a DSC call category, depending on the call type. DSC call Session DSC call Cat. type icon category U, S or INDIVIDUAL Routine (default), (default) urgency or safety calls, calls to a ship or a station SAFETY TEST...
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Chapter 2: Operation Display for a session In the DSC window the type Session state of session, the current state, MMSI number of the other QUIT Session line party and elapsed time since INTERSHIP/PORT the reception of a call RESEND Session status request or an INDIVIDUAL RX...
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Chapter 2: Operation Session line Explanation TEST TX/RX You either have sent a SAFETY TEST call or have received a SAFETY TEST call from another station that needs to be replied. POSITION TX/RX A position request was either sent or received. The session status can be one of the following: Session status Explanation...
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Chapter 2: Operation Soft key — DSC Radio function session VIEW Shows details about the DSC call RESEND Transmits an identical call if available Replies with a new channel if an individual call is NEWCH received with a communication channel specified which is not available in the radio, or the operator decides to change the channel.
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Chapter 2: Operation See also Handling multiple calls — DSC and voice on page 32. Detail information for DSC sessions (soft key: VIEW) A DSC session is updated based on DSC calls received or transmitted. Press the soft key VIEW to show the details for the current session. For distress events a sequence of calls may contribute to the complete view and status of the session.
FROM: 123456789 Handling multiple calls — DSC and voice The SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC can control multiple DSC sessions simultaneously with a VHF communication session. All sessions can keep track of their session state and the communication channel used. They are handled in their respective sessions, in the order as they are started up.
Chapter 2: Operation You can toggle between the ongoing calls/sessions, that means that a call — or session — can be Multiple CALL on hold or active. If there are sessions INTERSHIP/PORT several calls ongoing, they are ALERT shown in the display with their VOICE COMMUNICATION CH: 16 respective state (active, on hold,...
Chapter 2: Operation Phone book Use the phone book when making a DSC call. You can enter up to 200 contacts. A contact has the following details: • Name (up to 12 characters) • Type (SHIP, GROUP or COAST STATION) •...
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Chapter 2: Operation 2. Press the soft key ADD and fill in the details for the new contact. Contact Description NAME Enter the name by turning the selector knob to the desired letter, press the selector knob to accept the letter and advance to the next letter.
Chapter 2: Operation Editing a contact 1. Press the soft key PHBOOK.If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until PHBOOK appears. 2. Press the soft key EDIT. 3. Press and turn the selector knob to browse through the details of the contact and continue as described in Adding a contact to the phone book from step 2 onwards.
Chapter 2: Operation Replaying recorded messages Press the Replay button (short press). The latest message (message) is repeated. Information about this message is shown in the display. To stop replaying the message press the soft key STOP. To rewind through the recorded messages make a long press on the Replay button.
Chapter 2: Operation 3. Turn the selector knob to go to a setting, then press the selector knob to change the setting. 4. Press EXIT to return to normal radio operation. Radio setup Parameter Description Scan Hang Scan hang time, in seconds on an active receiving working Time channel.
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Chapter 2: Operation Parameter Description Priority ON: All channels tagged for scanning are scanned while Scan monitoring channel 16. (default). OFF: Only the channels tagged for scanning are scanned in sequence, not channel 16, unless it is tagged for scanning. ATIS code The ATIS code (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) is used for identification to marine coast and inland stations and...
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Chapter 2: Operation Channel setup Parameter Description Channel Mode To select the channel table for the primary channel. Channel tables available: INT, BI, US, CA, ALT. See also VHF channel table on page 15. Bandwidth Selection of the bandwidth for the fixed pre-programmed channels.
Chapter 2: Operation Parameter Description US. Channels As described above. CA. Channels As described above. ALT. Channels As described above. Private As described above. Channels Power Supply Paramete Description Monitor Set this to ENABLED if the radio is connected to a SAILOR 6081 Power Supply and Charger.
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Chapter 2: Operation DSC setting Description Auto-Ack Test Auto-acknowledgement of test DSC messages. OFF or ON (default) Auto-Ack Polling Auto-acknowledgement of polling DSC messages. OFF or ON (default) Auto-Ack Auto-acknowledgement of position DSC messages. Position OFF (default) or ON Auto-Ack Auto acknowledgement of individually addressed, non Individual distress DSC messages...
Chapter 2: Operation DSC setting Description Print DSC For printing of DSC messages on a printer connected to the system. ON or OFF: (default) DSC Self Test You can set the radio to run a DSC self test. OFF: Disabled (default) RUN: Run test.
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Chapter 2: Operation SYSTEM SETUP Description Language English Theme Changes the display colour. BlackOnWhite (default) WhiteOnBlack NMEA input (baud 4800 (cannot be edited) rate) GPS input Changes the GPS input. NMEA use if the GPS input is from the ACC connector.
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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 Description device Handset 1 vol: Adjust earpiece volume for handset 1: ON, can be adjusted from OFF to 100, in steps of 5.
Maintenance Preventive maintenance Maintenance of the SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC 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.
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance DSC self test To run a control routine DSC self test, do as follows: 1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until SETUP appears. to advance to DSC SETUP.
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.
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Action Symptom Remedy DSC routine Check the DSC function regularly. Verify the testing complete DSC installation, with antennas, by transmitting a Safety Test call to another station (coast or ship). The test call is generated using the DSC call flow via menu CALL.
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Action Symptom Remedy System DSC logs are A wrong radio time indication should occur only time sorted with if GPS position source is not connected or wrong time providing correct time data. A valid GPS time stamp or signal will update the UTC time used for time radio time is...
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance Action Symptom Remedy Device If any of the checks and tests described in this failure section do not assist in resolving the difficulties experienced in the operation and/or performance of the VHF installation, a fault may have developed in the VHF radio itself.
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance 3. Insert the new fuse. The fuse rating is 10 A T. Figure 4: Troubleshooting guide...
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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. 2.
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. Repacking for shipment Should you need to send the product for repair, please read the below information before packing the product.
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Chapter 3: Service & maintenance 4. Seal the shipping container securely. 5. Mark the shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling. Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty. Warranty and returning units for repair...
Appendix A Technical pecifications Transceiver unit SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC Item Specification Weight SAILOR 6222 VHF < 1.50 kg (3.3 lbs) approximately Box weight 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) approximately, including SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle and wall...
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High: 21 W ±0.75 dB Low: 0.8 W ±0.75 dB Frequency error Below 500 Hz Adjacent channel power Below 75 dB Below 0.25 W Conducted spurious emission Distortion Below 3% S/N ratio Better than 46 dB Transceiver unit SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC...
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 DROBOS Distress Relay On Behalf Of Someone else Digital Selective Calling EPIRB Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon.
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Glossary are formed in such a way that the identity or part thereof can be used by telephone and telex subscribers connected to the general telecommunications network to call ships automatically. Push To Talk Transceiver Unit Voyage Data Recorder, a data recording system designed for all vessels required to comply with the IMO’s International Convention SOLAS Requirements in order to collect data from various sensors on board the vessel.
Index Index Numerics backlight, 1 dim, 8 16/C, 8, 13 bandwidth, 39 browse channels, 8 action line, display, 3 activate CA channel table, 39 scan resume, 37 CA channels, 65 scanning, 18 CALL, 33 watch, 17 call ADD, 34 Distress procedure, vi add a contact, 34 call channel, 15 adjust...
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Index channels distress CA, 65 cancelling, 21 international, 63 display, 19 primary, 15 message relay, 23 private, 15 nature, 19 US, 64 power failure, 22 weather, 15 received calls, 24 Colour theme, 43 send from alarm panel, 22 Comm Inactivity, 41 time since activation, 19 configuration distress alert, 20...
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Index emergency calls, vi installation engagement status, 16 cradle for 6201, 4 enter position manually, 10 handset cradle, 4 EPIRB installation guide, A3, x nature in DROBOS, 23 installation manual, x error messages, 49 Alarm Panel, x INT, 63 IP address, 43 IP rating, 60 factory defaults, 43 FILTER, 18...
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Index MMSI position data change, 43 enter manually, 40 wrong number in the radio, 52 position Info, 40 monitor power supply, 40 power MORE, 11 fuse, 54 multiple calls, DSC, 32 off, 8 mute speaker, 12 on, 8 Power Converter fuse, 55 power failure distress, 22...
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Index RF exposure hazards, iv soft key, 11 ADD, 34 DSC self test, 42 ALERT, 20 CALL, 33 DELETE, 35 DISACK, 24 DROBOS, 11 safety summary, iv DSC, 29 salt deposits, 49 FILTER, 18 scan LOCAL, 16 add channel, 18 MORE, 11 hang time, 37 OVRIDE, 16...
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Index tagged channels warranty, 56 view, 18 limitation, iv technical data, 59 WATCH, 17 temperature watch operational, 59, 62 dual and triple, 17 storage, 59, 62 dual or triple, 38 theme setup, 37 colour, change, 43 start, 17 timeout, 42 stop, 17 Distress, 41 water ingress, 60...
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