COBHAM SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS User manual

SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS
User manual

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SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS
User manual
Document number: 98-154172-C02
Release date: November 28, 2019

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Disclaimer
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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
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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.
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Denmark
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document in the last appendix.
You may obtain the complete corresponding source code from us for a period
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Warranties
Any attempt to install or execute software not supplied by Cobham SATCOM
on the devices in this system will result in the warranty being void. Any
attempt to modify the software on these devices in a way not specified by
Cobham SATCOM will result in the warranty being void.
Trademark Acknowledgements
•Inmarsat is a registered trademark of the International Maritime Satellite
Organisation (IMSO) and is licensed by IMSO to Inmarsat Limited and
Inmarsat Ventures plc.
•SAILOR is a registered trademark of Thrane & Thrane A/S in the European
Union, the United States and other countries.
• 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 A/S assumes no liability for the
customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
Observe marked areas
Under extreme heat conditions do not touch areas
of the units that are marked with this symbol, as it
may result in injury.
Microwave radiation hazards
During transmission the antenna in this system radiates Microwave
Power. This radiation may be hazardous to humans close to the antenna.
When the system is powered, make sure that nobody gets closer than the
recommended minimum safety distance of 0.3 m (1 ft.).
Dangers de rayonnements micro-ondes
Lors de transmissions, l'antenne émet des rayons micro-ondes puissants.
Ce rayonnement peut être dangereux pour les personnes à proximité de
l'antenne. Lorsque le système est sous tension, assurez-vous que personne
ne s’approche à moins de 0,3 m (1 pi.) de l’antenne, la distance de sécurité
minimale recommandée.
Keep away from live circuits
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Only qualified
maintenance personal must make component replacement and internal
adjustment. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even
with the cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and
discharge circuits before touching them.
Compass safe distance
Minimum safety distance: 5 m from the SAILOR 3027 GMDSS Terminal.

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About the manual
Naming conventions
The following naming conventions are used for the SAILOR 6110 mini-C
GMDSS in this manual:
Intended readers
This manual is a user manual for the SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS. The manual
is intended for anyone who is using or intends to use this system. No specific
skills are required to operate the SAILOR 6110. However, it is important that
you observe all safety requirements listed in the beginning of this manual, and
operate the system according to the guidelines in this manual.
Manual overview
Note that this manual does not cover installation of the system. For
information on installation, refer to SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS, Installation
manual [1].
The Message Terminal described in this manual is the SAILOR 6018
Message Terminal. For information specific to the SAILOR 6006 Message
Terminal, refer to the manuals [8], [9] and [10].
Part numbers for related manuals are listed in the next section.
This manual has the following chapters:
•Introduction contains an overview of the SAILOR 6110 and a brief
description of each unit in the system.
•Get started explains how start up the system. It also contains a short
guide to the most important functions.
Short name Used for
SAILOR 6110 SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS
SAILOR 3027 SAILOR 3027 GMDSS Terminal
SAILOR 6018 SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal
terminal SAILOR 3027 GMDSS Terminal, or
generally for mini-C terminals.

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•Operation explains how to set up and use the system with a SAILOR 6018
Message Terminal.
•Service contains information on software update and a short
troubleshooting guide and explains how to check the status of the system.
Related documents
Ref Title and description Document no.
[1] SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS, Installation manual
(with SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal)
98-154173
[2] SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal,
Installation manual
98-150478
[3] SAILOR 6101 and SAILOR 6103 Alarm Panel,
Installation and user manual
98-130981
[4] SAILOR 6081 PSU and Charger,
Installation and user manual
98-130980
[5] SAILOR 6000 GMDSS Console system,
Installation manual
98-131571
[6] SAILOR 6194 Terminal Control Unit,
Installation and user manual
98-131593
[7] Moxa EtherDevice Switch,
EDS-205A/208A Series,
Hardware Installation Guide
1802002050023
[8] SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS, User manual
(with SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal)
98-130753
[9] SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS, Installation manual
(with SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal)
98-130752
[10] SAILOR 6006/6007 Message Terminal,
Installation manual
98-130088
[11] SAILOR 6209 Accessory Connection Box
Installation Guide
98-132883
[12] Software Interface Reference Manual for the
TT-3027C/D/M/LT/SSA mini-C transceivera
a. Only available for certified partners.
98-147405

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Typography
In this manual, typography is used as indicated below:
Bold is used for the following purposes:
•Toemphasizewords.
Example: “Do not touch the antenna”.
• To indicate what the user should select in the user interface.
Example: “Select SETTINGS > LAN”.
Italic is used to emphasize the paragraph title in cross-references.
Example: “For further information, see Connecting Cables on page...”.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome ................................................................................................... 1
System overview ...................................................................................2
System units ............................................................................................ 4
User interface ......................................................................................... 6
The Inmarsat C services .................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Get started
Registration .......................................................................................... 11
Initial configuration .......................................................................... 12
Start up the system .......................................................................... 16
Chapter 3 Operation
Send a Distress alert ......................................................................... 20
Overview of SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal ..................... 23
Menu overview ................................................................................... 28
Work with messages ........................................................................ 29
Receive EGCs ....................................................................................... 45
Print, save or delete EGCs or messages ................................... 48
Network status .................................................................................... 49
Manage the list of Contacts ......................................................... 51
Power status ......................................................................................... 56
View system details .......................................................................... 58
Change regional settings and night mode ............................. 59

Contents
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Enter NMEA commissioning mode ........................................... 65
Change the Distress alert settings ............................................. 66
Change the EGC settings ............................................................... 70
Change the Message settings ...................................................... 73
Change the Network settings ...................................................... 74
Position ................................................................................................... 80
Test Distress buttons in the system ......................................... 82
Use the SAILOR H1252B Printer ................................................ 85
Chapter 4 Service
Get support ........................................................................................... 89
Troubleshooting guide .................................................................... 91
Status signalling .................................................................................. 93
List of icons .......................................................................................... 94
All possible alerts ............................................................................... 96
App. A Conformity
App. B GNU License texts
Glossary .................................................................................................................. 111
Index .................................................................................................................. 117

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Chapter 1
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Introduction
Introduction 1
Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS!
With the SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS you can send and receive data,
including Distress alerts, via satellite through the Inmarsat C network.
The drawing below shows an example of a SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS.
SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS (example)
SAILOR 3027
CAN
CAN
SAILOR 6018
SAILOR 6197
SAILOR 6081
29 V DC
SAILOR 6101/6103
LAN
LAN
LAN
USB USB
SAILOR 6001
SAILOR H1252B
SAILOR 6209
NMEA 0183
to CAM, INS ...

Chapter 1: Introduction
2Systemoverview
This chapter has the following sections:
•System overview
•System units
•User interface
•The Inmarsat C services
System overview
GMDSS
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System or GMDSS is a communication
system to enhance safety at sea. This global system comprises both radio
and satellite based technology carriers, and is currently mandatory for all
vessels of over 300 GT and vessels otherwise included in SOLAS (the
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea).
Overall satcom GMDSS service is operated by Inmarsat and overseen by
IMSO, the International Mobile Satellite Organization and adheres to the
IMO, the International Maritime Organization.
The SAILOR 6110 is a GMDSS approved communication system designed
for use with the Inmarsat C satellite network.

Chapter 1: Introduction
System overview 3
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Introduction
The SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS
The Inmarsat C satellite network is the link between the SAILOR 6110 and
the destination office. It uses four geostationary satellites to cover the
world. For each satellite there is an NCS, Network Coordination Station,
handling registration of the mobile unit (in this case the SAILOR 3027) in
the Inmarsat C system.
Each NCS is associated with a number of LESes, Land Earth Stations, which
handle the transmission between the mobile units and the destination
office.
The SAILOR 3027 is connected to a SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal, where
you can read and write messages and send Distress alerts. This
communication is transmitted via the SAILOR 3027 to/from the Inmarsat C
satellite network.
NCS
Network Coordination
Station
LES LES
Land Earth Station Land Earth Station
Internet Telex
Network
PSDN
Network
PSTN
Network
Destination office
Satellite
SAILOR 3027
SAILOR 6018

Chapter 1: Introduction
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System units
The basic SAILOR 6110 consists of the following units:
• SAILOR 3027 GMDSS Terminal.
Contains both transceiver, GPS receiver and
omnidirectional antenna for the Inmarsat C
system. Connects to other equipment, primarily
the SAILOR 6018, through a CAN interface
carrying both power and bi-directional
communication.
• SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal.
Enables you to send and receive messages,
send Distress alerts, monitor system status and
test the system. The SAILOR 6018 has a touch-
screen interface and comes with a SAILOR
6001 keyboard.
• SAILOR H1252B Printer.
Prints messages and reports from the
SAILOR 6018.
• SAILOR 6101/6103 Alarm Panel.
Enables you to send Distress alerts and show
visible and audible indication of incoming
Distress messages.
For a more detailed description of the units, refer to the installation manual
for the SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS and the manuals for the respective
units. See Related documents on page vi.

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Introduction
SSA option
The Ship Security Alert System provides ships with alarm buttons, which
can be activated in case of a piracy or terrorist attack. The alarm is a covert
signal that has no sound and no flashing lights, so it is not seen nor heard by
any intruders on board the ship.
The SSA option consists of the SAILOR 6194 Terminal Control Unit and
three to six SSA alarm buttons and one test button. It connects to the
SAILOR 6110 system through the CAN interface. The CAN interface also
provides the power for the SSA option.
For further information on the SSA option, refer to the manual for the
SAILOR 6194 Terminal Control Unit [6].
29 V DC
SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS with SSA
LAN
SAILOR 6101/6103
CAN
CAN
CAN
LAN
LAN
LAN
LAN
USB USB
SAILOR 3027
SAILOR 6197
SAILOR 6081
SAILOR 6001
SAILOR 6194
SAILOR H1252B
SAILOR 6018
SAILOR 6100-913 SSA Kit/
SAILOR 6100-916 SSA US Kit
SAILOR 6209
to CAM, INS, ...
NMEA
0183

Chapter 1: Introduction
6 User interface
User interface
The main user interface for the SAILOR 6110 is in the SAILOR 6018
Message Terminal. With the SAILOR 6018 Message Terminal you can send
and receive messages, send Distress alerts, view system status and
configure the system.
The SAILOR 6018 has a touch-screen for operating the system. You can
also use the SAILOR 6001 keyboard, which is mandatory in GMDSS.
The SAILOR 6018 also has a Distress button, a Mute button, a Power button
and a Dim knob. For details on the buttons, see Buttons in the front panel
on page 23.
For details on how to use the SAILOR 6018, see Operation on page 19. To
get started with the SAILOR 6110, see Get started on page 11.

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Introduction
The Inmarsat C services
The SAILOR 3027 supports the following services through the Inmarsat C
system. For a description of these services, see the next sections.
Distress alerts and Distress priority messages
Enhanced Group Call (EGC)
Message transmission
Position reports
Data reports and polling
Distress alerts and Distress priority messages
If a ship or a crew is in grave and imminent danger, the crew can use the
SAILOR 6110 to send a Distress alert by pushing a dedicated Distress
button.
The alert contains information on the terminal’s ID (ID of the
SAILOR 3027), addressed LES, date/time of alert, ship’s position, course,
speed, time of last position update, nature of Distress, flag and speed
update.
All Distress alerts are automatically routed through the addressed LES to an
associated Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), which will
establish communication with the ship and launch the Search And Rescue
(SAR) operation the ship may need.
After sending the initial Distress alert, if time permits, it is possible to send a
more detailed Distress priority message to give more details about the
Distress event and ask for the required assistance.
The Distress priority message should be sent via the same LES as the
Distress alert, to ensure that it is delivered automatically to the same MRCC.

Chapter 1: Introduction
8 The Inmarsat C services
Enhanced Group Call (EGC)
Two EGC services are available:
• EGC SafetyNET - the international safety service, which allows
authorised maritime safety information (MSI) providers, such as
meteorological offices, hydrographic officers and MRCCs to broadcast
messages to all ships in certain geographical areas.
MSI includes navigational and meteorological warnings, meteorological
forecasts and other urgent safety-related information, which is
addressed to all ships in NAVAREA / METAREA, user-defined circular or
rectangular area or coastal area.
Reception of SafetyNET messages is a mandatory function of the
GMDSS equipment that is required to be carried in certain ships under
the provision of the International Maritime Organisation's Safety Of Life
At Sea (SOLAS) convention.
• EGC FleetNET - the international commercial service, which allows
authorised information providers, such as commercial subscription
services, shipping companies or governments to broadcast messages to
selected groups of vessels, each of which has registered with the
information provider and been added to a FleetNET closed group /
network. The mobile terminals on these groups of vessels are identified
by an ENID (EGC Network IDentification) common to the group.
For further information on EGC via Inmarsat C read the Inmarsat
Maritime Communications Handbook, Chapter 6, or visit the Inmarsat
Maritime Safety Services website at www.inmarsat.com.