Thrane&Thrane TT-6222A VHF DSC User manual

TT-6222A VHF DSC
U s e r M a n u a l

TT-6222A VHF DSC
User manual
Document number: 98-131186-NEU-D
Release date: December 5, 2012

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Warranties
Any attempt to install or execute software not supplied by Thrane & Thrane on this
device will result in the warranty being void. Any attempt to modify the software on this
device in a way not specified by Thrane & Thrane will result in the warranty being void.

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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.
Ground the equipment
To minimise shock hazard, the TT-6222A VHF DSC unit must be connected to
an electrical ground and the cable instructions must be followed.
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
200 cm 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.
Compass safe distance
Minimum safety distance: 0.85 m from the TT-6222A VHF DSC.

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Alerte de sécurité 2
Dangers liés à l'exposition aux fréquences radio et instructions
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent radio
émetteur ne peut fonctionner qu'avec une antenne de type
omnidirectionnelle, demi-onde ou d'un gain maximal de 4 dB, approuvée
par Industrie Canada. Pour éviter les risques pour la santé dûs à une
exposition excessive aux champs de fréquences radio, une distance
minimale de 200 cm est nécessaire entre l'utilisateur et le radio-émetteur.

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Emergency calls
MM
MM
MAA
AA
AYY
YY
YDD
DD
DAA
AA
AYY
YY
Y
NANA
NANA
NAMEME
MEME
ME of the VV
VV
VEE
EE
ESS
SS
SSS
SS
SELEL
ELEL
EL in distress
CC
CC
CALAL
ALAL
ALLL
LL
LSS
SS
SIGNIGN
IGNIGN
IGN or other IDENIDEN
IDENIDEN
IDENTT
TT
TIFICIFIC
IFICIFIC
IFICAA
AA
ATT
TT
TIONION
IONION
ION
MM
MM
MMM
MM
MS
S
SS
SII
II
I
(If the initial alert is sent by DSC)
PP
PP
POO
OO
OSS
SS
SITIT
ITIT
ITIONION
IONION
ION
given as ll
ll
latat
atat
atitit
itit
itudeude
udeude
ude and longitlongit
longitlongit
longitudeude
udeude
ude
or
If latitude and longitude are not known
or if time is insufficient,
in relation to a known geographical location
NANA
NANA
NA
TURETURE
TURETURE
TURE of distress
Kind of AA
AA
ASS
SS
SSS
SS
SII
II
ISS
SS
STT
TT
TANCANC
ANCANC
ANCEE
EE
E required
Any other useful INFINF
INFINF
INFOROR
OROR
ORMM
MM
MAA
AA
ATT
TT
TIONION
IONION
ION
MM
MM
MAA
AA
AYY
YY
YDD
DD
DAA
AA
AYY
YY
Y-M-M
-M-M
-MAA
AA
AYY
YY
YDD
DD
DAA
AA
AYY
YY
Y-M-M
-M-M
-MAA
AA
AYY
YY
YDD
DD
DAA
AA
AYY
YY
Y
This is
NANA
NANA
NAME-NAME-NA
ME-NAME-NA
ME-NAME-NAME-NA
ME-NAME-NA
ME-NAMEME
MEME
ME
CC
CC
CALAL
ALAL
ALLL
LL
LSS
SS
SIGNIGN
IGNIGN
IGN
or other IDENTIFICATION
MM
MM
MMM
MM
MSS
SS
SII
II
I
(If the initial alert is sent by DSC)
Use the HANDHAND
HANDHAND
HANDSS
SS
SETET
ETET
ET for voice calling
LL
LL
Lifif
ifif
ift Ct C
t Ct C
t Covov
ovov
overer
erer
er
PP
PP
Prr
rr
ree
ee
ess
ss
ss RED Buttons RED Button
s RED Buttons RED Button
s RED Button
until beep sounds continuously
(more than 3 seconds)
SHIP‘s NAME:
CALLSIGN:
MMSI:
OWNOWN
OWNOWN
OWN IDID
IDID
ID
99-132140
Press
VHF
MF
HF4
HF6
HF8
HF12
HF16
Channel 70
2187.5 kHz
4207.5 kHz
6312.0 kHz
8414.5 kHz
12577.0 kHz
16804.5 kHz
Channel 16
2182.0 kHz
4125.0 kHz
6215.0 kHz
8291.0 kHz
12290.0 kHz
16420.0 kHz
- - - - -
2174.5 kHz
4177.5 kHz
6268.0 kHz
8376.5 kHz
12520.0 kHz
16695.0 kHz
DD
DD
DSCSC
SCSC
SC RR
RR
Radiadi
adiadi
adiotot
otot
otelephonelephon
elephonelephon
elephonyy
yy
yNBDPNBDP
NBDPNBDP
NBDP
DIDI
DIDI
DISS
SS
STRETRE
TRETRE
TRESS
SS
SSS
SS
Sand Cand C
and Cand C
and COMOM
OMOM
OMMM
MM
MUNICUNIC
UNICUNIC
UNICAA
AA
ATT
TT
TIONION
IONION
ION
FREQUENCIEFREQUENCIE
FREQUENCIEFREQUENCIE
FREQUENCIESS
SS
S
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Remember to use the correct HF-procedures
Don‘t forget your EPIRB is the secondary means of
alerting
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Preface 3
Radio for occupational use
The TT-6222A VHF DSC fulfils the requirements of the Marine
Equipment Directive 96/98/EC and the amending Directive
2010/68/EU and is intended for use in maritime environment.
TT-6222A VHF DSC is designed for occupational use only and must
be operated by licensed personnel only.
TT-6222A VHF DSC is not intended for use in an uncontrolled
environment by general public.
TT-6222A VHF DSC is designed for installation by a skilled service
person.

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Training information 4
The TT-6222A VHF DSC is designed for occupational use only and
is also classified as such. It must be operated 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 TT-6222A VHF DSC has been
tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for
Occupational Use Only. The radio also complies 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 200 cm for the maximum power of your

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radio (25W selected) with an half wave omni-directional antenna
having a maximum gain of 4 dB. This means all persons must be at
least 200 cm away from the antenna when the radio is
transmitting.
Installation
1. An omni-directional antenna with a maximum power gain of
4 dB must be mounted at least 400 cm 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 200 cm plus the 200 cm 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 3 ft. (0.9m)
vertically above the heads of people on deck and all persons
must be outside the 200 cm MPE radius during radio
transmission.
• Always mount the antenna at least 200 cm 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 200 cm 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.

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Manual overview
This manual has the following chapters and appendices:
• Introduction contains a description of the VHF radio.
•Operation explains how to make and receive voice and DSC
calls over VHF, including how to use and set-up scanning,
watch and replay.
•Service & maintenance contains support information including
lists of accessories and a troubleshooting guide.
• Appendix with Technical pecifications and Maritime channels.
Related documents
Important All installation information and instructions are not covered in this
manual. Please download the TT-6222A VHF DSC Installation
manual at http://extranet.thrane.com/.
In the installation manual you can read how to mount the VHF radio
and how to connect accessories and external equipment, including
detailed system configuration examples with cable specifications.
Title and description Document number
TT-6222A VHF DSC, Installation guide 98-132281
TT-6222A VHF DSC,Installation manual
(download only)
98-132904
TT-6101A and TT-6103A Alarm Panel,
Installation and user manual
98-130981
Emergency call sheet 98-132369

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
VHF radio with DSC Class A ................................................ 1
Accessories available .........................................................4
Chapter 2 Operation
Overview ............................................................................7
General use and navigation .............................................. 8
VHF radio communication ................................................ 13
Watch ............................................................................... 17
Scan ................................................................................. 17
DSC calls .......................................................................... 18
Handling multiple calls — DSC and voice ..........................32
Phone book ......................................................................33
Replay function ................................................................35
Setup ...............................................................................36
Chapter 3 Service & maintenance
Contact for support ...........................................................49
Maintenance ....................................................................49
Troubleshooting guide ..................................................... 51
Warranty and returning units for repair ............................56
App. A Technical pecifications
Transceiver unit TT-6222A VHF DSC ..................................59
General DSC specifications ............................................... 61
NMEA data rates and formats ...........................................62

Table of Contents
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TT-6090A Power Converter 24—12 V ................................. 62
App. B Maritime channels
International channels (INT) ........................................ 63
US channels .................................................................... 64
CA channels .................................................................... 65
BI channels ..................................................................... 66
Glossary ........................................................................................ 67
Index ........................................................................................ 69

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Chapter 1
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Introduction
Introduction 1
VHF radio with DSC Class A
TT-6222A VHF DSC, your new
VHF radio with full
DSCfunctionality, is approved
to MED, FCC and Industry
Canada and is waterproof to
the IPx8 and IPx6 standard.
As part of the required safety
equipment, use the TT-6222A
VHF DSC 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 simplexsemi duplex VHF radio. It is designed with an easy-
to-use menu-driven setup. You use the softkeys and the keypad to enter the
desired functions, you browse and select a setting using the right selection
knob. The large display can be customized for optimum readability and
visibility both day and night with several color themes.
The VHF radio can replay the last 240 s of received voice messages. This is a
useful feature to minimize misunderstandings and to record messages when
the radio is unattended.
With Thrane & Thrane connection boxes the VHF radio connects easily to
external equipment like additional handsets, water proof hand microphones,
control speaker microphone, alarm panel or external speaker. The Ethernet
interface enables the VHF radio to be connected to ThraneLINK for service
updates.
For a list of accessories available for the VHF radio see Accessories available
on page 4 and check with your nearest distributor.

Chapter 1: Introduction
2 VHF radio with DSC Class A
Controls on the front plate
1. Loudspeaker.
2. Four soft keys with function title in the display.
3. Large display.
4. Keys 0 to 9 to enter numbers or text.
5. DW button to toggle the watch function(dual or triple).
6. 16/C quick selection key for channel 16 and the programmed call channel.
7. Connector for Handset or Handmicrophone. If not used, put the cap from
the ACC connector on the front connector to prevent water ingress.
8. Distress button for sending a Distress alert.
9. Squelch control to mute background noise.
10. Volume knob with key-press function for volume control and power on/off.
11. Selector and dim knob with key-press function for general operation,
display color selection and dimming.
12. 1W button to toggle between high and low power.
13. Replay button to play back up to 240 s voice message.
Figure 1-1: Controls on the front plate

Chapter 1: Introduction
VHF radio with DSC Class A 3
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Introduction
TT-6222A VHF DSC display
The picture shows the display
after start-up. The display holds
various fields of information,
depending on the currently
selected function.
1. 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.
2. Current working channel.
3. System property icons with information relevant for the currently selected
functions.
4. Channel properties next to the currently selected VHF channel (if any).
5. Service line containing current temporary information relevant for the
current channel or function.
6. Current state: RX or TX.
7. DSC window with DSC information (MMSI number, position information
and UTC time of position and origin), or specific information relevant to
other functions, e.g. Replay, etc.).
For a detailed description of the information shown for each of the functions
available see the chapter Operation on page 7.
5
6
4
CALL
ALERT
DROBOS
MORE
MMSI:123456789
INT
LOC LO
DISTRESS/CALL
N 12°34.5678
E 123°45.6789 22:07
GPS
RX
3
21
7

Chapter 1: Introduction
4 Accessories available
Accessories available
Accessory Description
TT-6201A Handset
with cradle
(additional)
One TT-6201A Handset with
cradle is included in the delivery
of the TT-6222A VHF DSC. You
can connect another TT-6201A
Handset with cradle.
TT-6203A Handset
with cradle
TT-6203A Handset with cradle,
waterproof to IPx6.
TT-6202A Hand
Microphone
You can use the TT-6202A Hand
Microphone (waterproof to IPx6 and
IPx8) instead of the handset.
TT-6204A Control
Speaker Microphone
With the TT-6204A Control Speaker
Microphone you can control the VHF
voice functions of the TT-6222A VHF
DSC.
TT-6207A Connection
Box for parallel
Handsets
The TT-6207A Connection Box for parallel
Handsets including Connection Cable
406209-941 is used for easy installation
of several TT-6201A/TT-6203A Handsets.
TT-6208A Control
Unit Connection Box
TT-6208A Control Unit Connection Box
including Connection Cable 406208-941
is used for easy installation of external
equipment and accessories:
• Max. 4 TT-6204A Control Speaker Microphones
• VDRTT-6270A External Loudspeaker
• Alarm panels and GPS input

Chapter 1: Introduction
Accessories available 5
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Introduction
Connection cables 5m connection cable for bulkhead mount: Use this cable
in installations where the TT-6201A Handset with cradle
or TT-6203A Handset with cradle is not connected directly
to the TT-6222A VHF DSC, but located in a different
position (part number: 406204-940).
5m Connection cable, 1x10 pole: Use this cable in
installations when connecting external equipment to the
TT-6222A VHF DSC. This cable is included in the TT-6207A
Connection Box for parallel Handsets (part number:
406207-941).
5 m Connection cable for TT-6204A Control Speaker
Microphone, 1x12 pole (part number: 406204-940).
TT-6270A External
Loudspeaker
If you need an additional external
loudspeaker you can connect a TT-6270A
External Loudspeaker. It provides 6 W
output power.
TT-6103A Multi Alarm
Panel
With the TT-6103A Multi Alarm Panel
you can activate GMDSS Distress
Alarms. The Multi Alarm Panel can be
connected to the TT-6222A VHF DSC via
the Ethernet interface (LAN connector,
ThraneLINK).
TT-6197A Ethernet
Switch
The TT-6197A Ethernet Switch is used
in installations with ThraneLINK. The
Ethernet switch has 5 ports.
TT-6090A Power
Converter 24 V to
12 V DC
The TT-6090A Power Converter is used
to provide 12 V DC for the TT-6222A
VHF DSC from a 24 V DC power source.
Accessory Description

Chapter 1: Introduction
6 Accessories available
System configuration — example
The TT-6222A VHF DSC can be customized to suit your installation. The
following illustration is one example of a system. For further configuration
examples see the installation manual, Appendix B, System configurations.
Figure 1-2: System configuration, example
Speaker Microphone
Control
(NMEA)
GPS, AIS, etc.
Speaker (8 ohm)
External
TT-6204A TT-6203A Handset Option
TT-6203A
Remote Control + Service
ETHERNET port
99-128194-J
406209-940
Cable
406209-940
Cable
(without DSC)
LAN
12V DC
110/220V AC
Handset Option Handset
Hand Microphone
TT-6202A
Alarm
DSC Call
AUX
GPS
ACC. Port
VDR
Max 4 x TT-6204A
Power Converter
TT-6090A
TT-6208A
Connection Box
Power
Power Supply
N163S
TT-6208A
Connection Box
TT-6207A
Connection Box
for Parallel Handsets
406208-941
Cable
AUX. Port
CTRL. Port
406209-941
Cable
24V DC
VHF DSC
TT-6222A
TT-6201A/ TT-6201A/
TT-6201A/
TT-6203A
Multi Alarm Panel
TT-6103A
12V Battery
24V DC
Aerial
RX/TX
Aerial
RX/DSC