Thrane&Thrane SAILOR 6248 VHF User manual

USER MANUAL
SAILOR 6248 VHF

SAILOR 6248 VHF
User manual
Document number: 98-131186-D
Release date: November 29, 2012

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change without notice and may contain errors or inaccuracies.
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2015, by sending a money order or check for DKK 50 to:
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Thrane & Thrane A/S,
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Please write "source for product SAILOR 6248 VHF" in the memo line of your payment.
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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 SAILOR 6248 VHF 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.

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Compass safe distance
Minimum safety distance: 0.85 m from the SAILOR 6248 VHF.

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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
MAYDAY
NAME of the VESSEL in distress
CALLSIGN or other IDENTIFICATION
POSITION
given as latitude and longitude
or
If latitude and longitude are not known
or if time is insufficient,
in relation to a known geographical location
NATURE of distress
Kind of ASSISTANCE required
Any other useful INFORMATION
MAYDAY-MAYDAY-MAYDAY
This is
NAME-NAME-NAME
CALLSIGN
or other IDENTIFICATION
Use the HANDSET or SPEAKER
MICROPHONE for voice calling
Make sure your VHF Radio is on CH16
SHIP‘s NAME:
CALLSIGN:
OWN ID
99-133789
Press Press
or

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Preface 3
Radio for occupational use
The SAILOR 6248 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 6248 VHF is designed for occupational use only and must
be operated by licensed personnel only.
SAILOR 6248 VHF is not intended for use in an uncontrolled
environment by general public.
SAILOR 6248 VHF is designed for installation by a skilled service
person.

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Training information 4
The SAILOR 6248 VHF 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 SAILOR 6248 VHF 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
radio (25W selected) with an half wave omni-directional antenna

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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 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 Specifications & Approval and Maritime
channels.
Related documents
Important All installation information and instructions are not covered in this
manual. Please download the SAILOR 6248 VHF 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
SAILOR 6248 VHF, Installation guide 98-132282
SAILOR 6248 VHF,Installation manual
(download only)
98-133233
Emergency call sheet 98-133795

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
VHF radio ........................................................................... 1
Accessories available .........................................................4
Chapter 2 Operation
Overview ............................................................................7
General use and navigation .............................................. 8
VHF radio communication ................................................. 11
Watch ............................................................................... 14
Scan ................................................................................. 15
Phone book ...................................................................... 16
Replay function ................................................................ 18
Setup ............................................................................... 19
Chapter 3 Service & maintenance
Contact for support ...........................................................27
Maintenance ....................................................................27
Troubleshooting guide .....................................................28
Warranty and returning units for repair ............................ 31
App. A Specifications & Approval
Transceiver unit SAILOR 6248 VHF ....................................33
SAILOR 6090 Power Converter 24—12 V .............................35
Declaration of conformity .................................................37

Table of Contents
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App. B Maritime channels
International channels (INT) ........................................ 39
US channels .................................................................... 40
CA channels ..................................................................... 41
BI channels ..................................................................... 42
Glossary ........................................................................................ 43
Index ........................................................................................ 39

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Chapter 1
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Introduction
Introduction 1
VHF radio
SAILOR 6248 VHF is approved
to R&TTE and is waterproof to
the IPx8 and IPx6 standard.
As part of the required safety
equipment, use the SAILOR
6248 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 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 SAILOR connection boxes the VHF radio connects easily to external
equipment like additional handsets, water proof hand microphones, control
speaker microphone 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
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. Squelch control to mute background noise.
9. Volume knob with key-press function for volume control and power on/off.
10. Selector and dim knob with key-press function for general operation,
display color selection and dimming.
11. 1W button to toggle between high and low power.
12. Replay button to play back up to 240 s voice message.

Chapter 1: Introduction
VHF radio 3
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Introduction
SAILOR 6248 VHF 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.
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.
For a detailed description of the information shown for each of the functions
available see the chapter Operation on page 7.
5
6
4
SCAN
PHBOOK
LOCAL
SETUP
INT
LOC LO
DISTRESS/CALL
RX
3
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Chapter 1: Introduction
4 Accessories available
Accessories available
Accessory Description
SAILOR 6201 Handset
with cradle
(additional)
One SAILOR 6201 Handset with
cradle is included in the delivery
of the SAILOR 6248 VHF. You can
connect another SAILOR 6201
Handset with cradle.
SAILOR 6203 Handset
with cradle
SAILOR 6203 Handset with cradle,
waterproof to IPx6.
SAILOR 6202 Hand
Microphone
You can use the SAILOR 6202 Hand
Microphone (waterproof to IPx6 and
IPx8) instead of the handset.
SAILOR 6204 Control
Speaker Microphone
With the SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker
Microphone you can control the VHF
voice functions of the SAILOR 6248 VHF.
SAILOR 6207
Connection Box for
parallel Handsets
The SAILOR 6207 Connection Box for
parallel Handsets including Connection
Cable 406209-941 is used for easy
installation of several SAILOR
6201/SAILOR 6203 Handsets.
SAILOR 6208 Control
Unit Connection Box
SAILOR 6208 Control Unit Connection
Box including Connection Cable
406208-941 is used for easy installation
of external equipment and accessories:
• Max. 4 SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphones
• VDR