Sailor 6210 VHF Guide

USER & INSTALLATION MANUAL
SAILOR 6210 VHF

Thrane & Thrane A/S
SAILOR 6210 VHF
User and installation manual
Document number: 98-128432-THR-D
Release date: April 7, 2010

Disclaimer
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product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed by Thrane & Thrane. 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 are periodically revised and updated. Anyone
relying on this information should acquire the most current version e.g. from the Thrane
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Thrane & Thrane is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or
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Copyright
© 2010 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved. Printed in Denmark.
Trademark Acknowledgements
•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 warning 1
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.
RF exposure hazards and instructions
Your Thrane & Thrane radio set 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 be at least
3ft (0.9 m) away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting.
Warranty limitation
IMPORTANT - The radio is a sealed waterproof unit (classified IPX8). To
create and maintain its waterproof integrity it was assembled in a controlled
environment using special equipment. 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.
Installation and service
Installation and general service must be done by skilled service personnel.

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Emergency calls
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MAA
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DAA
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NANA
NANA
NAMEME
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VV
VEE
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SS
SSS
SS
SELEL
ELEL
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CC
CC
CALAL
ALAL
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SIGNIGN
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or if time is insufficient,
in relation to a known geographical location
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SIGNIGN
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or other IDENTIFICATION
Use the HANDMICHANDMIC
HANDMICHANDMIC
HANDMICRR
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Preface 2
Radio for occupational use
The SAILOR 6210 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 6210 VHF is designed for occupational use only and must
be operated by licensed personnel only.
SAILOR 6210 VHF is not intended for use in an uncontrolled
environment by general public.
SAILOR 6210 VHF is designed for installation by a skilled service
person.
Manual overview
This manual has the following chapters:
• Introduction contains a description of the VHF radio.
•Operation explains how to make and receive voice calls over
VHF, including how to use and set-up the channel scanning,
the 2-way loudhailer, fog horn external loudspeaker.
•Installation explains how to mount the VHF radio and how to
connect accessories and external equipment.
•Service & maintenance contains support information including
lists of accessories and a troubleshooting guide.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
VHF radio ........................................................................... 1
Chapter 2 Operation
General use and navigation ...............................................6
VHF radio communication ..................................................9
HI/LO transmission power .................................................15
Watch ................................................................................16
Scan ..................................................................................17
Radio setup .......................................................................19
Loudhailer with talk-back .................................................22
Automatic foghorn ...........................................................23
Hailer and Fog horn setup ................................................25
Replay function ................................................................26
Chapter 3 Installation
Unpacking the SAILOR 6210 VHF ....................................... 27
Installing the VHF radio ....................................................28
Power, VHF antenna and external equipment ..................35
System setup ....................................................................42
SAILOR 6201 Handset cradle (optional) .............................43
Chapter 4 Service & maintenance
Contact for support ...........................................................45
Maintenance ....................................................................45

Table of Contents
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Equipment and accessories ..............................................48
Warranty ..........................................................................48
App. A Technical specifications
App. B Maritime channels
App. C Declaration of conformity
Glossary .........................................................................................59
Index ......................................................................................... 61

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Chapter 1
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Introduction
Introduction 1
VHF radio
SAILOR 6210 VHF is approved
toR&TTE and is waterproof to
the IPx8 and IPx6 standard.
As part of the safety
equipment, use the SAILOR
6210 VHF in an emergency
situation. However the best
way to guarantee
functionality in an emergency
situation, is to use the radio
in daily communication on
board.
The VHF radio is a simplex/semi duplex VHF radio. It is designed with an easy-
to-use menu-driven setup. You use the soft-keys to enter the desired
functions, you browse and select a setting using the right selection wheel
knob. The large display has red adjustable backlight which provides a good
visibility even at night and protects your night vision.
The VHF radio can replay the last 90 s of received voice. This is a useful
feature to minimize misunderstandings and to record messages when the
radio is unattended.
The VHF radio connects easily to external equipment like a 2-way loudhailer
and an external speaker. You can use the loudhailer as a 2-way on-board
communicator. The loudhailer also functions as a fog horn. You can select
from several programmed fog-horn patterns.
For a list of other accessories available for the SAILOR 6210 VHF check with
your nearest distributor.

Chapter 1: Introduction
2VHFradio
Controls on the front plate
1. Loudspeaker.
2. Four soft keys with function title in the display.
3. Quick selection key for channel 16 and the programmed call channel.
4. Large display.
5. Connector for Handmicrophone or handset.
6. Squelch control to mute background noise.
7. Replay button to play back up to 90 s voice message.
8. Volume wheel knob with key-press function for volume control and power
on/off.
9. Selector wheel knob with key-press function for changing the working
channel, navigating in menus in the display and backlight dimming.
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13 4
7
56 8 9

Chapter 1: Introduction
VHF radio 3
1111
Introduction
SAILOR 6210 VHF display
The picture shows the display
after start-up.The display holds
various fields of information,
depending on the currently
selected function.
1. Current working channel.
2. Functions you can select
with the soft keys. If there
are more than 4 functions in
the list press the soft key MORE to display further functions.
3. Status and other values for the current state or VHF channel.
4. Service line containing current temporary information relevant for the
current channel or function.
5. Action line containing current state or temporary information relevant for
the currently selected function.
For a detailed description of the information shown for each of the functions
available see the chapter Operation on page 5.
1
23
4
5
HI/LO
WATCH
SCAN
INT DUAL WATCH
SHIP - SHIP
16
MORE...

Chapter 1: Introduction
4VHFradio
System configuration - example
Note that the SAILOR 6204/05 Control Speaker Microphone is at the time of
writing not yet available.
Handset
Speaker Microphone
Control
SAILOR 6208
6210
DSC Modem
External
Cable
Service
Loud Hailer (4 ohm)
Speaker (8 ohm)
External
ACC. Port
Power
Handset Option
Control Speaker Microphone
Connection Box
SAILOR 6209
Accessory
SAILOR 6204/05
Speaker Microphone
Control
SAILOR 6204/05
Speaker Microphone
Control
SAILOR 6204/05
SAILOR 6201
SAILOR 6201
Connection Box
99-130265-A
VHF
Handmicrophone
SAILOR 6202
OR
12V DC
110/220V AC
N163S
CALL
Hi/Lo
MENU
16/9
VOL
SQ
(HH størrelse)
DISPLAY
Push=
Enter
CALL
Hi/Lo
MENU
16/9
VOL
SQ
(HH størrelse)
DISPLAY
Push=
Enter
CALL
Hi/Lo
MENU
16/9
VOL
SQ
(HH størrelse)
DISPLAY
Push=
Enter
Aerial
RX/TX
12V Battery
N420
24V DC

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Chapter 2
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Operation
Operation 2
In this chapter you find detailed instructions and guidelines for:
•General use and navigation
•VHF radio communication
•HI/LO transmission power
•Watch
•Scan
•Radio setup
•Loudhailer with talk-back
•Automatic foghorn
•Replay function
Note
Before using the VHF radio make sure that the VHF antenna, power
and other external equipment are connected properly. For
instructions see chapter Installation on page 27.

Chapter 2: Operation
6 General use and navigation
General use and navigation
Power on and speaker volume
The VHF radio has a dual-function on/off wheel knob for power
on/off and volume control.
• To power on the VHF radio press the on/off wheel knob.
• To power off the VHF radio, press and hold the on/off wheel
knob and follow the instructions in the display.
• To adjust the speaker volume, turn the volume wheel knob (clockwise =
louder, counter clockwise = softer, until muted). When adjusted to the
muted level is shown in the display.
Working channel, settings and dim function
The selector wheel knob has several functions:
• To select the working channel, turn the selector wheel knob.
• To browse and select settings, turn the selector wheel knob
and press for accept.
•Todim the backlight in the display until it is appropriate for the current
situation, i.e. to give comfortable night vision, press, hold and turn the
selector wheel knob (clockwise= more light).
Speaker devices
The VHF radio can be equipped with the following speaking devices:
• SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone with a PTT (Push To Talk) button.
• Handset with a microphone, ear piece and a PTT button. The volume in the
ear piece can be adjusted, for details see Controller setup on page 8.
• Loudhailer.

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General use and navigation 7
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Operation
•Externalspeaker.
See Controller setup on page 8 for managing speaking devices.
Adjusting the squelch
With the Squelch control you can manually adjust and suppress
noise in order to optimize the quality of the received radio
communication.
• When hearing noise or an unwanted signal, turn the
squelch button clockwise until the speaker is muted.
Functions
The following functions are available from top-level standby:
The functions of the SAILOR 6210 VHF are accessed and set using the four soft
keys to the left of the display. The current function of a soft key is shown in the
display next to the soft key. For some applications there are two control levels:
Soft key Function
HI/LO Transmitter power, high or low
WATCH Dual or triple watch
SCAN Scanning function
HAIL Loudhailer
FOG Fog horn
SETUP Setup pages for RADIO, HAILER/FOG, SYSTEM,
CONTROLLER

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8 General use and navigation
•Atop level showing the current
information and options for
this application. This can be on
one page, or on several pages.
•Asetup screen showing the
options you can configure for
the specific application.
Use the soft key MORE to display further applications.
Controller setup
In the CONTROLLER SETUP you set handset volume, external speakers and
display contrast. You can view the Software version and serial number.
To change a setting in the CONTROLLER SETUP, do as follows:
1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE
until SETUP appears.
2. Press the arrow soft key or to advance to CONTROLLER SETUP.
3. Turn the selector wheel knob to go to a setting, then press
the selector wheel knob to change the setting.
4. Press EXIT to return to normal radio operation.
4 soft keys
16
HI/LO
WATCH
SCAN
MORE...
INT
SHIP-SHIP
DUAL WATCH
Parameter Description
Handset 1 vol: Adjust earpiece volume for handset 1: OFF, 1 to 14
Note: Default setting is OFF. If a handset is connected
to the front connector this value must be configured
to a value (1-14).
Handset 2 vol: Adjust earpiece volume for handset 2: OFF, 1 to 14
Note: Default setting is OFF. If a handset is connected
to the rear connector this value must be configured
to a value (1-14).

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VHF radio communication 9
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Operation
VHF radio communication
In this section of the manual you find information on
•Basic VHF operation
•VHF channels
•Programming a call channel
•Naming a channel
Basic VHF operation
You can make VHF calls using the Handmicrophone or another speaking
device.
Ext. speaker FIX: Fixed level is set for external speaker
REL: Relative level following volume adjustment of
the internal speaker
Ext. fix/rel vol: External speaker fix or rel volume:
rel: -5 to 5. Offset relative to internal speaker steps
fix: OFF, 1 to 14
Language English
Contrast Display contrast, 1 to 5
Parameter Description
Note
A single, short press on the 16/C key will always bring
you to channel 16,the international calling and distress
channel, no matter what menu the radio is in.

Chapter 2: Operation
10 VHF radio communication
Quick guide to radio telephone calls
1. Press the PTT button on the speaking device. When the TX
indicator lights up in the display, the transmission is active.
2. To enable reception of a radio signal release the PTT button.
Receiving a radio telephone call on channel 16
When you hear your call name in the loudspeaker,
proceed as follows:
1. An RX symbol shows that the radio is receiving on
the channel displayed.
2. Lift the Handmicrophone or take the handset.
3. Press the PTT key. A TX symbol shows that the
radio is transmitting on the channel displayed.
4. Repeat the name of the station calling you and
say: “This is [your ship’s name]”.
5. Suggest a working channel other than 16 by
saying: “Channel [suggested channel number]”.
6. Say: “Over.” and release the PTT key to allow the caller to confirm the
suggested new channel.
7. Switch to the new channel by turning the selector wheel knob to
the agreed channel and begin your conversation. Press PTT only
when you are talking.
Note
Press PTT only when you are talking. Always say “Over.” just before
releasing the PTT button.
Note
One transmission is limited to 5 minutes duration.
TX
RX
16
HI/LO
WATCH
HAIL
MORE...
INT
SHIP-SHIP
RX
16
HI/LO
WATCH
HAIL
MORE...
INT
SHIP-SHIP
TX