Sailor SP3530 ATEX User manual

SAILOR SP3530 ATEX VHF
USER MANUAL

Emergency procedure
• Turn the knob at the top of the radio clockwise. The display lights up
showing the last used channel and the battery level.
• Select channel 16 (Distress or Safety), press the 16/C key.
• Press the PTT and say:
— “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY”,
— “This is”..... ships name repeated three times
—
— “MAYDAY”
— “This is”..... ships name and call sign,
— The ship’s position in latitude and longitude or other reference
to a known geographical location,
— The nature of distress and assistance wanted,
— Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.
— “OVER”
• Release PTT and listen for answer.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safe use of ATEX equipment:
• Do not change the battery in wet or humid environments.
• Always keep battery connectors dry and clean.
• Use only with Sailor ATEX approved accessories.
Alternatively ATEX approved accessories in compliance
with the accessory connector ATEX specification may be
used.
• Do not change accessories in wet or humid enviroments.
• Do not charge the battery in hazardous area.
• For charge of battery use
Part no: 403505A - ATEX CH3505 Compact Charger,
Part no: 403507B - ATEX CH3507 Single Position Charger or
Part no: 403508B - ATEX CH3508 Dual Position Charger
• Use only battery type Sailor B3503 or B3504.
• Do not use a mechanically damaged radio.
• Unpacking of the radio and accessories and the removal of
the protective film in front of the display window must not
take place in the ATEX protected area.
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SP3530 ATEX VHF
Document number: TT 98-124306-D
Release date: December, 2009
Copyright: © 2009 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved.
Trademark Acknowledgements
•SAILOR is a registered trademark of Thrane & Thrane A/S.
•Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be
trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.
Warranty limitation
IMPORTANT - The radio and batteries are sealed waterproof units. To create and
maintain the waterproof integrity they were assembled in a controlled
environment using special equipment. The radio and batteries are not user
maintainable units, and under no circumstances should the units be opened
except by authorized personnel. Unauthorized opening of the units will invalidate
the warranty.
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.
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 & Thrane Extranet at: http://extranet.thrane.com.
Thrane & Thrane 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.
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Precautions
Avoid water and salt in the I/O connector and keep it
clean frequently.
Only use original Thrane & Thrane battery packs. Make
sure they are clean and dry before attaching the
transceiver. Be careful not to damage any gaskets.
Only use the original Thrane & Thrane charger for the
rechargeable battery.
Be very careful when handling the Lithium batteries.
With correct use they are safe but any misuse might
cause dangerous situations.
Never short circuit the battery terminals, never expose
the transceiver and the batteries to extreme temperature
or fire and never use any kind of violence.
Avoid close contact between the antenna and parts of
the human body. The top of the antenna must never be
closer than 5 cm to the body when transmitting.
Do not submerge the transceiver more than 1 m for 30
minutes.
Keep the transceiver at least 0.3 m away from the
magnetic compass.
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Training information
SAILOR SP3530 ATEX VHF is designed for "occupational use only". It must be
operated by licensed personnel only.
The SP3530 complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for "Occupational Use Only".
• 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.
Correct use
For best performance, hold the radio vertically and 10 cm away from the head
when talking into the microphone.
Warning! Your Thrane & Thrane VHF radio generates
electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when
transmitting. To ensure that 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 5
cm away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting.
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1
Chapter Introduction
Your ATEX VHF .....................................................................1
Performance ....................................................................... 2
Channels ............................................................................. 2
Chapter Operation
Controls ............................................................................... 5
Keys and buttons ................................................................5
The display .........................................................................7
Using the VHF ..................................................................... 8
Basic functions ...................................................................8
Other functions .................................................................. 11
Chapter Batteries
Battery level indication ......................................................15
Removing and inserting the battery pack ...........................15
The battery charger ...........................................................16
Installing the charger ........................................................16
Recharging the battery ......................................................17
Chapter Configuring the radio
Configuration mode ...........................................................19
Entering and using configuration mode ............................19
List of configuration settings .............................................20
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Chapter Equipment and accessories
External equipment ............................................................27
List of equipment .............................................................. 27
Connecting external equipment ........................................ 27
Impact on radio operation ................................................28
Accessorie connector ........................................................28
Accessories ....................................................................... 29
List of accessories .............................................................29
Attaching and removing the belt clip .................................31
Attaching the lanyard ........................................................31
Chapter Troubleshooting
Displaying errors .............................................................. 33
App. Technical specifications
Technical data SP3530 .......................................................35
General ............................................................................ 35
Transmitter ....................................................................... 36
Receiver ........................................................................... 36
Battery life guidelines ........................................................38
Dimensional drawing, transceiver .....................................39
Dimensional drawing, chargers ........................................ 40
Declaration of Conformity ................................................. 42
TÜV Certificate................................................................... 43
App. Attention
Goretex Membran ..............................................................47
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