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USER & INSTALLATION MANUALSAILOR 6215 VHF DSC

Table of ContentsviiiChapter 4 Service & maintenanceContact for support ...65Maintenance .

Index90technical data, 73temperatureoperational, 73storage, 73testing, foghorn, 46time outnon distress, 39timeout, 63Distress, 39VHF and other non dis

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1Chapter 11111IntroductionIntroduction 1VHF radio with DSCSAILOR 6215 VHF DSC, your new SAILOR VHF radio with full DSC functionality, is approved to R

Chapter 1: Introduction2 VHF radio with DSCControls on the front plate1. Loudspeaker.2. Four soft keys with function title in the display.3. Quick se

Chapter 1: IntroductionVHF radio with DSC 31111IntroductionSAILOR 6215 VHF DSC displayThe picture shows the display after start-up. The display holds

Chapter 1: Introduction4 VHF radio with DSC

5Chapter 22222OperationOperation 2In this chapter you find detailed instructions and guidelines for:• General use and navigation• VHF radio communicat

Chapter 2: Operation6 General use and navigationGeneral use and navigationPower on and speaker volumeThe VHF radio has a dual-function on/off wheel k

Chapter 2: OperationGeneral use and navigation 72222OperationDSC and MMSI numberWhen the VHF radio is powered on for the first time, you must enter t

Chapter 2: Operation8 General use and navigationOnce programmed, you can see the MMSI number in the service line directly after start-up. The DSC fun

Chapter 2: OperationGeneral use and navigation 92222OperationSpeaker devicesThe VHF radio can be equipped with the following speaking devices:• SAILO

Chapter 2: Operation10 General use and navigationThe functions of the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC are accessed and set using the four soft keys to the left o

Chapter 2: OperationGeneral use and navigation 112222Operation3. Turn the selector wheel knob to go to a setting, then press the selector wheel knob

Chapter 2: Operation12 VHF radio communicationVHF radio communicationIn this section of the manual you find information on• Basic VHF operation• VHF

Chapter 2: OperationVHF radio communication 132222OperationReceiving a radio telephone call on channel 16When you hear your call name in the loudspea

Chapter 2: Operation14 VHF radio communication5. Say: “This is [your ship’s name]”.6. Say: “Over.” and release the PTT key to listen. An RX symbol sh

Chapter 2: OperationVHF radio communication 152222OperationProgramming a call channelTo program a call channel (or quick selection), do as follows:1.

Chapter 2: Operation16 VHF radio communication5. Press the soft key OK to confirm the entered value and to leave edit mode.6. Press EXIT to return to

Chapter 2: OperationVHF radio communication 172222OperationEngagement statusThe radio is considered engaged when an active DSC-initiated communicatio

Chapter 2: Operation18 HI/LO transmission powerHI/LO transmission powerPress the soft key HI/LO to toggle the transmit power between low (1 W) and hi

Chapter 2: OperationWatch 192222OperationWatchThe SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC radio can be set to dual watch or triple watch. In dual watch, the working chan

Thrane & Thrane A/SSAILOR 6215 VHF DSC RadioUser and installation manualDocument number: TT98-128471-THR-CRelease date: February 3, 2010

Chapter 2: Operation20 ScanScanThe radio has a scanning function for tagged channels. Any available channel, including weather and private channels,

Chapter 2: OperationScan 212222OperationUS channels: Watch alarms for NOAA Weather alertsYou can turn on or off an independent watch alarm for a spec

Chapter 2: Operation22 Radio setupRadio setupIn the RADIO SETUP you set scan and watch mode, select the channel table and can set and view the ATIS c

Chapter 2: OperationRadio setup 232222OperationPriority ScanON: All channels tagged for scanning are scanned while monitoring channel 16. (default).O

Chapter 2: Operation24 Radio setupAT IS codeThe ATIS code (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) is used for identification to marine coast an

Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 252222OperationDSC callsIn this section of the manual you find information on:• Sending, acknowledgment and cancel own

Chapter 2: Operation26 DSC callsHaving pressed the red distress button and sent the distress message, press the soft key INFO to display further info

Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 272222Operation3. Press the selector wheel knob to accept the selected nature of distress.4. Then lift the cover of the

Chapter 2: Operation28 DSC calls2. Press the soft key YES to go ahead with the cancelling process. At this stage you have the option to press the sof

Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 292222OperationReceiving distress callsWhen the radio receives a distress call, the 2-tone alarm sounds.Types of distre

DisclaimerAny responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the accompanying documentation is disclaim

Chapter 2: Operation30 DSC callsDistress call logAs long as you are part of a distress session, i.e. you have not pressed QUIT, you receive distress

Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 312222Operation2. Press and turn the selector wheel knob to select other call types or set the details for the call:•Ty

Chapter 2: Operation32 DSC callsDisplay for a DSC session1. Head line showing the type of call that initiated the DSC session, see table below for a

Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 332222OperationSoft keys to control DSC sessionsCall/session types vary in control options, and options may also change

Chapter 2: Operation34 DSC callsSee also Handling a background session on page 37.UNABLEConstructs a reply to the caller if an individual call is rec

Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 352222OperationDetail information for DSC sessions (soft key: INFO)A DSC session is updated based on DSC calls received

Chapter 2: Operation36 DSC callsReceiving DSC callsIf the radio is IDLE (not engaged in another session) and a DSC call is received the call details

Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 372222Operationsoon the current DSC session is terminated. The call with the highest priority (importance for safety or

Chapter 2: Operation38 DSC callsDSC call logsTo display a DSC call log in the DSC CALL LOGS, do as follows:1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not

Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 392222Operation4. Press EXIT to return to normal radio operation.DSC setting DescriptionPosition Info Available positio

iiiSafety warning 1The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Fai

Chapter 2: Operation40 DSC callsAuto-switch ChannelEnable automatic channel switching on reception of DSC calls with subsequent communication channel

Chapter 2: OperationPhone book 412222OperationPhone bookUse the phone book when making a DSC call. You can enter up to 50 contacts. A contact has the

Chapter 2: Operation42 Phone bookAdding a contact to the phone bookTo add a contact to the phone book do as follows:1. Press the soft key PBOOK. If i

Chapter 2: OperationPhone book 432222OperationEditing a contact1. Press the soft key PBOOK. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE unti

Chapter 2: Operation44 Loudhailer with talk-backLoudhailer with talk-backThe SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC supports a loudhailer with a talk-back function.To a

Chapter 2: OperationAutomatic foghorn 452222OperationAutomatic foghornThe SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC has an automatic fog horn application with several fogh

Chapter 2: Operation46 Automatic foghorn2. Use the selector wheel knob to browse through the patterns available.3. Press the selector wheel knob at t

Chapter 2: OperationHailer and Fog horn setup 472222OperationHailer and Fog horn setupTo change a setting in the HAILER/FOGHORN SETUP, do as follows:

Chapter 2: Operation48 Replay functionReplay functionReplay allows the operator to playback received voice messages in the loudspeaker.Recording is a

49Chapter 33333InstallationInstallation 3In this chapter you find information and guidelines for:• Unpacking the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC• Installing the V

ivEmergency callsMMMMMAAAAAYYYYYDDDDDAAAAAYYYYYNANANANANAMEMEMEMEME of the VVVVVEEEEESSSSSSSSSSELELELELEL in distressCCCCCALALALALALLLLLLSSSSSIGNIGNIG

Chapter 3: Installation50 Installing the VHF radioInstalling the VHF radioYou can mount the VHF radio as a desktop, overhead or flush-mounted unit in

Chapter 3: InstallationInstalling the VHF radio 513333InstallationSAILOR 6215 VHF DSC with U mounting bracketThe mounting bracket and two knobs are i

Chapter 3: Installation52 Installing the VHF radioOverhead mounting

Chapter 3: InstallationInstalling the VHF radio 533333InstallationMounting with U mounting bracketTo mount the VHF radio as tabletop, do as follows:1

Chapter 3: Installation54 Installing the VHF radioSAILOR 6215 VHF DSC for flush mountYou can mount the VHF radio to a flat surface, e.g. an instrumen

Chapter 3: InstallationInstalling the VHF radio 553333Installation1. Find a suitable location for the VHF radio. Check that the space is deep enough

Chapter 3: Installation56 Installing the VHF radioSAILOR 6202 HandmicrophoneHandmicrophone with spiral cable and PTT button.

Chapter 3: InstallationPower, VHF antenna and external equipment 573333InstallationPower, VHF antenna and external equipment1. ACC connector2. CTRL c

Chapter 3: Installation58 Power, VHF antenna and external equipmentNMEA interface descriptionThe NMEA interface supports NMEA 0183 v2.0, v2.1 and v2.

Chapter 3: InstallationPower, VHF antenna and external equipment 593333InstallationThe following sentences are supported:• FSI: All fields are decode

vPreface 2Radio for occupational useThe SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC fulfils the requirements of the EC directive 1999/5/EC, Radio and Telecommunications Termi

Chapter 3: Installation60 Power, VHF antenna and external equipmentPower, Loudhailer, foghorn and external speakerUse the connector marked PWR/EXT to

Chapter 3: InstallationPower, VHF antenna and external equipment 613333InstallationProtection against water ingressVHF antennaUse the connector marke

Chapter 3: Installation62 System setupGround studTo ground the radio connect a ground wire from the ground stud of the radio to a suitable grounding

Chapter 3: InstallationSystem setup 633333InstallationInactivity timeout Inactivity time-out to exit functions (e.g. in setup) and return to the appl

Chapter 3: Installation64 SAILOR 6201 Handset cradle (optional)SAILOR 6201 Handset cradle (optional)This Handset has a hook-on/off function,which is

65Chapter 44444Service & maintenanceService & maintenance 4Contact for supportContact your authorized dealer for technical service and support

Chapter 4: Service & maintenance66 MaintenanceDSC self testTo run a control routine DSC self test, do as follows:1. Press the soft key SETUP. If

Chapter 4: Service & maintenanceMaintenance 674444Service & maintenanceNo commu-nicationThe loudspeaker is mute.Check the antenna installatio

Chapter 4: Service & maintenance68 MaintenanceDSC routine testingCheck the DSC function regularly. Verify the complete DSC installation, with ant

Chapter 4: Service & maintenanceMaintenance 694444Service & maintenanceRadio time DSC logs are sorted with wrong time stamp or radio time is

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Chapter 4: Service & maintenance70 MaintenanceReplacing the fuse in the red wire (Power +)One fuse is installed in the supplied DC cable. If the

Chapter 4: Service & maintenanceEquipment and accessories 714444Service & maintenanceEquipment and accessoriesSAILOR 6209 Accessory connectio

Chapter 4: Service & maintenance72 Warranty

73Appendix AAAAATechnical specificationsTechnical specifications ATItem SpecificationWeight SAILOR 6215 transceiver unitapprox. 1.2 kgWeight SAILOR 62

Appendix A: Technical specifications74Number of P channels The radio may be programmed with up to 40 private channels that can be managed in all chan

75Appendix BBBBBMaritime channelsMaritime channels BInternational channelsL) 1 W TX power*) Channel 87 and 88 became simplex channels following the i

Appendix B: Maritime channels76US channelsL) 1 W TX power. Channels 13, 67 and 77 are limited to low transmission power.B) Channels 2, 3, 4, 60, 61

Appendix B: Maritime channels77BBBBMaritime channelsBi channelsL) 1 W TX power on channels 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 71, 72, 74 and 77.B) Cha

Appendix B: Maritime channels78Ca channelsL) 1 W TX power. Channels 15, 17, 20, 65, 66, 75, 76 and 77 are limited to 1 W transmission power.!) Chann

Chapter B: Maritime channels79BBBBMaritime channelsAlternative channelsIf the radio is used in regions where neither of the four described standard c

viiTable of ContentsChapter 1 IntroductionVHF radio with DSC ... 1Chapter 2 OperationGeneral

Chapter B: Maritime channels80

81Appendix CCCCCDeclaration of conformityDeclaration of conformity CThe SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC is certified as stated in the “Declaration of Conformity w

Appendix C: Declaration of conformity82R&TTEDoc. no TT99-129855-BThrane & Thrane A/SDeclaration of Conformity with R&TTE DirectiveThe und

83GlossaryDDDDGlossaryGlossary DAAIS Automatic Identification System, used by ships and Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) principally for identification a

Glossary84UUTC Coordinated Universal Time. The International Atomic Time (TAI) with leap seconds added at irregular intervals to compensate for the Ea

85IndexEEEIndexIndex ENumerics16/C, 1290 s replay, 48AACC connector, 57accessories, 71acknowledgement, distress, 27action line, display, 3activatefogh

Index86channelsBi, 77Ca, 78international, 75primary, 14private, 15US, 76weather, 15Comm Inactivity, 39compass safe distance, 50connectorACC, 57ANT, 61

Index87EEEIndexexternal speakercabling, 60connector, 60Ffactory defaults, 62flush mount, 54FOG, 45foghorn, 1, 45, 46activate, 41, 45connector, 60patte

Index88maritime channels, 75MAYDAY, ivmessagereplay, 48MMSIchange, 63MMSI numberreviewing, 8MORE, 10mounting, 50flush mount, 54with mounting bracket,

Index89EEEIndexSsafety summary, iiisalt deposits, 65scanadd channel, 20hang time, 22priority, 23remove channel, 20resume time, 22resume, activate, 22s