COBHAM SAILOR 6300B User manual

SAILOR 6300B MF/HF DSC
Installation manual
150W/150W FCC/250W/500W

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SAILOR 6300B MF/HF DSC
150W/150W FCC/250W/500W
Installation manual
Document number: 98-144591-A
Release date: October, 2015

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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 A/S. The information in this manual is provided for information
purposes only, is subject to change without notice and may contain errors or inaccuracies. Manuals issued by Thrane &
Thrane A/S are periodically revised and updated. Anyone relying on this information should acquire the most current
version e.g. from www.cobham.com/communications-and-connectivity/satcom, Service and support, or from the
distributor.Thrane & Thrane A/S is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or reproductions, in
whole or in part, of this manual from any other source. In the event of any discrepancies, the English version shall be the
governing text.
Thrane & Thrane A/S is trading as Cobham SATCOM.
Copyright
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Trademark Acknowledgements
• Thrane & Thrane is a registered trademark of Thrane & Thrane A/S in the European Union and the Unites
States of America.
• SAILOR is a registered trademarks of Thrane & Thrane A/S.
• Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or trade names of their
respective owners.

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Safety summary
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. Thrane & Thrane assumes no liability
for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
GROUND THE EQUIPMENT
To minimise shock hazard, the equipment chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground and the
cable instructions must be followed.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Component replacement and internal adjustment must be
made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not service the unit with the power cable connected. Always discon-
nect and discharge circuits before touching them.
Service
General service must be done by skilled service personnel.
Caution! Only skilled service personnel may service and repair the equipment.
Always carry out work under ESD safe conditions.

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RF exposure hazards and instructions
Your Thrane & Thrane radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when transmitting. To ensure
that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of energy and thus to avoid health hazards
from excessive exposure to RF energy, all persons must obey the following:
Caution! Never touch the horn of the Antenna Tuning Unit or feeder wire when
the MF/HF
radio is transmitting. High voltage which can cause death
or serious injury is present at the locations shown in the illustration
below.
Warranty limitation
The radio is not a user maintainable unit, and under no circumstances should the unit be opened except by authorized
personnel. Unauthorized opening of the unit will invalidate the warranty.
Unit
Antenna Tuning
MF/HF
SAILOR 638x

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Preface
Radio for occupational use
The SAILOR 6300B MF/HF DSC fulfils the requirements of the SOLAS directive and is intended for use in maritime
environment.
SAILOR 6300B MF/HF DSC is designed for occupational use only and must be operated by licensed personnel only.
SAILOR 6300B MF/HF DSC is not intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by general public.
Training information (for FCC approved equipment)
The SAILOR 6300B MF/HF DSC is designed for occupational use only and is also classified as such. It must be ope-
rated 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 minimize those hazards.
The radio is thus NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by general public. The SAILOR 6300 MF/HF
DSC has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only. The radio also com-
plies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels including
the recommended levels for human exposure:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C, evaluating compliance with FCC guidelines for human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1) IEEE standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure
to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3) IEEE recommended practice for the measurement of potentially
hazardous electromagnetic fields - RF and microwaves.
Below the RF exposure hazards and instructions in safe operation of the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits
established for it are described.
Warning
Your Thrane & Thrane radio set generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is transmitting. To
ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy (beyond FCC allowable
limits for occupational use) and thus to avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy, FCC OET bulletin
65 establishes an Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 6 ft. (1.8 m) for the maximum power of your radio
(150 W selected) with a whip antenna having a maximum gain of 3.0 dBi.
The safety distance from the antenna is stated to:
Antenna Safety distance
150W 6 ft. which are equal to 184 cm > 156 cm
250W 7 ft. which are equal to 215 cm > 201 cm
500W 10 ft. which are equal to 307 cm > 285 cm

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Installation
1. A whip antenna with a maximum gain of 3 dBi must be mounted at least 12.6 ft. (3.9m) above the highest deck
where people may be staying during radio transmissions. The distance is to be measured vertically from the
lowest point of the antenna. This provides the minimum separation distance which is in compliance with RF
exposure requirements and is based on the MPE radius of 6 ft. (1.8m) plus the 6.6 ft. (2.0 m) height of an adult.
2. On vessels that cannot fulfil requirements in item 1, the antenna must be mounted so that its lowest point is
at least 6 ft. (1.8m) vertically above the heads of people on deck and all persons must be outside the 6 ft. (1.8
m) MPE radius during radio transmission.
• Always mount the antenna at least 6 ft (1.8 m) from possible human access.
• Never touch the antenna when transmitting
• Use only authorized T&T accessories.
3. If the antenna has to be placed in public areas or near people with no awareness of the radio transmission, the
antenna must be placed at a distance not less than 12 ft. (3.6 m) from possible human access.
Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you or other people to exceed FCC RF exposure limits or create
other dangerous conditions.
Related documents
Title and description Document number
Installation guide SAILOR 630x MF/HF Control Unit 98-132396
Installation guide SAILOR 6300B MF/HF Transceiver Unit & Antenna Tuning Unit
150 W/250 W/500 W
98-144542
User Manual SAILOR 6301 MF/HF Control Unit 98-131070
User Manual SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex 98-132519
Installation and user manual SAILOR 6101 and 6103 Alarm Panel 98-130981
Emergency call sheet 98-132369

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Chapter 1 General information
1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Technical data...........................................................................................................................1-1
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Description.................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Mounting the units.................................................................................................................2-1
2.3 Ground connections .............................................................................................................2-9
2.4 Antennas .....................................................................................................................................2-12
2.5 DC Power cabling ...................................................................................................................2-16
2.6 Interconnection of units .....................................................................................................2-17
2.7 Position and time information..........................................................................................2-23
2.8 Telex operation ........................................................................................................................2-24
2.9 ID Programming.......................................................................................................................2-25
2.10 Programming Telex ID .........................................................................................................2-28
2.11 Configuration ...........................................................................................................................2-30
2.12 Final installation check .........................................................................................................2-33
Chapter 3 Technical description
3.1 Control Unit...............................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Transceiver Unit.......................................................................................................................3-1
3.3 Supply Filter module 57-139985....................................................................................3-1
3.4 Exciter Control module (ECM) 60-139984 ...............................................................3-1
3.5 PA and Filters module 60-122881..................................................................................3-2
3.6 PA and Filters module 60-123937 (FCC) ...................................................................3-3
3.7 SMPS module 60-122882 (150 W/250 W) ...............................................................3-3
3.8 SMPS module 60-126172 (500 W) ...............................................................................3-3
3.9 SMPS module 60-126236 (500 W) ...............................................................................3-3
3.10 Antenna Tuning Unit ............................................................................................................3-4
3.11 Power control and protection system...........................................................................3-6
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Chapter 4 Service
4.1 Preventive maintenance .....................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Cleaning the Air filter (500 W Transceiver only)......................................................4-1
4.3 System test and verification..............................................................................................4-2
4.4 Software update......................................................................................................................4-2
Chapter 5 Spare part exchange
5.1 Disassembling the Transceiver Unit (150 W/250 W) ............................................5-1
5.2 Disassembling the Transceiver Unit (500 W) ............................................................5-2
5.3 Transceiver Unit module location...................................................................................5-3
5.4 Module overview.....................................................................................................................5-5
5.5 Required service tools...........................................................................................................5-8
5.6 Accessory list ............................................................................................................................5-8
Glossary ................................................................................................................... Glossary-1