Thrane&Thrane SB5006 User manual

SB5006 Service Tool
OPERATION MANUAL

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Introduction
The SB5006 is a service tool used for maintenance and configuration of the VHF 5000
equipment. The tool provides a standardized HTML based access from a PC to configuration
areas in the VHF radio and peripheral devices.
Note: The tool can be used for VHF 5000 series equipment only.
The service tool is delivered with the following components:
• The SB5006 Service box (part no.: 8050060007)
• A crossed Ethernet cable (part no.: 77.154)
• A SPARC II connection cable (part no.: 56.111)
Before using the service tool for the first time, it is strongly recommended to read this manual
and familiarize with the terms used in it
Notice: There may be some minor differences in the graphic layout of the product in the
manual compared to the actual physical unit.
Abbreviations used in this Manual
ATIS Automatic Transmitter Identification System
BI Channel mode when sailing on European rivers
CU Control Unit
DSC Digital Selective Calling
LAN Local Area Network
MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identification
RX Receive/r
TX Transmit/ter
Please note
Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and
the accompanying documentation is disclaimed. The information in this manual is provided
for information purposes only, is subject to change without notice, may contain errors or
inaccuracies, and represents no commitment whatsoever. This agreement is governed by
the laws of Denmark.
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Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. ii
Abbreviations used in this Manual ...................................................................................... ii
1 The Devices that are Subject to Configuration and Maintenance with the SB5006
Service Tool ........................................................................................................................ 3
2 Physical Connection ......................................................................................................... 4
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2.1 Physical Connection for CU5000 Software upload.................................................... 5
2.2 Alternative Connection ............................................................................................... 6
3 Using the Service Interface .............................................................................................. 7
4 Use Scenarios .................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Configuration Level ..................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Service Level ............................................................................................................ 19
4.3 Printer Configuration on an LB5007 LAN Box ......................................................... 21
5 Appendix – Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 23
5.1 Preparing the Service PC ......................................................................................... 23
5.2 Connecting the PC.................................................................................................... 23
5.3 Logical Connection ................................................................................................... 23
5.4 Service Tool Software update .................................................................................. 29
6 Known Bugs and Limitations in the Service Tool ....................................................... 31
6.1 Physical Connection Issues ..................................................................................... 31
6.2 Logical Connection Problems................................................................................... 32
6.3 Use configuration scenarios ..................................................................................... 33

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1 The Devices that are Subject to
Configuration and Maintenance with
the SB5006 Service Tool
This service tool is equally well suited for use in the workshop, as well as for on-board
configuration and maintenance of the VHF 5000 series products.
With the SB5006 it is possible to configure the devices described in the following:
VHF 5000 series radio
• Updating to new software versions.
A single file containing everything is
distributed.
• Configuration
- Change MMSI number
- Change ATIS code
(inland waters only)
- Program channel mode for specific
regions (International, US, BI)
- Configure AUX relays
- Programming of private channels
- Program contact list
• Workshop Service/Maintenance
- Program scan behaviour
- Program serial number after repair
- Simplex or duplex profiling after repair
CU5000 remote control unit
• The remote unit CU
may be updated with new software.
SB5006 Service tool
• The Service tool itself
can be updated with:
- New software
• The service tool may be configured with:
- New IP address
- Subnet address
- Default gateway address
- Ethernet speed
- IP assignment method
- SPARC II communication settings
- (Logical name settings)
Int
US
BI
Tx
Call
DW
1W
Vol
SQ
Alarm
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2 Physical Connection
The SB5006 is physically connected to the VHF equipment via the SPARC II bus. The VHF
radio is powering all components – including the SB5006 - via the SPARC II bus connection,
and must always be powered when operating the service tool.
40034A
FUSE
Option
Sparc II Bus
Handset
12-24V DC
Main Antenna DSC Antenna
Sparc-bus
RT5022/RT5020
SB5006
15-pin
sub D male
15-pin
sub D female
9 pin
sub D female
Power
connector
Figure 2.1: The SB5006 service tool is connected to the VHF 5000 Series radio directly with the
SPARC II cable (15 pin Sub-D) delivered with the SB5006 service tool.
The SB5006 may be connected directly to the SPARC II bus connector at the rear of the
VHF (see Figure 2.1).
40035
Sparc-bus
SB5006
X7
SPARC II BUS CONNECTIONS
X4 X5X6
1
9
6
EXT LS2
8
+12.5V
INTERFACE
LAN
EXT
10
2
Line out-
Line out+
RXAF+
3
4
7
15
14
13
12
11
TXAF-
RXAF-
DATA-
TXAF+
EXT LS2
+12.5V
5
GND
GND
DATA+
+12.5V
EB/CU
EXT /
CU LS
EB/CU
EXT /
CU LS
IF CU IS CONNECTED TO
EB/CU TERMINALS THEN
REMOVE J1 &J2 FOR X4
AND J3 &J4 FOR X5
Figure 2.2: The SB5006 service tool is connected to the VHF 5000 series in a fixed installation
using the connection box instead.
Alternatively the SPARC II bus is accessible at connector X7 in the connection box, if
installed (see Figure 2.2).
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SB 5006
SPARC II
Ethernet
Figure 2.3: A fully connected system with the service tool.
The connection of SB5006 to the service PC is done using the crossed Ethernet cable
(delivered with the SB5006).
2.1 Physical Connection for CU5000 Software
upload
Software upload to a CU5000 in an installation requires data connection to a particular
CU5000 being established exclusively, i.e. the SPARC II bus data lines for all other units on
the bus must be disconnected during this upload process. This includes the VHF itself, the
AP4365/AP1003 Alarm panel, if installed and a second CU5000, if installed (this second
CU5000 may simply be switched off during the upload process). See also fig. 2.4
Note: Remember to restore connection, after the uploads have been made and verify system
operation.
X7
J3
J4
J1
J2
40036
X8 X9
X4 X3
X5
X6
X1
X2
CALL
EXT
EXT LS-
RXAF+
EXT /
CU LS
Line out+
EB/CU
+12.5V
TXAF-
GND
DATA+
+12.5V
X7
LAN
DATA-
TXAF+
+12.5V
RXAF-
CONNECTIONS
INTERFACE
OPTIONS
RT50XX
SPARC II
CONNECTIONS
GND
EXT LS+
Line out-
VDR-
EXT /
CU LS
AUX2
CALL
GND
NMEA+
AUX1
AUX1
VDR+
AUX2
INT LS+
INT LS-
ALARM
IF CU IS CONNECTED TO
EB/CU TERMINALS THEN
REMOVE J1 &J2 FOR X4
AND J3 &J4 FOR X5
ALARM
NMEA-
SPARC II BUS
1
6
5
7
4
3
2
9
8
10
15
14
11
12
13
1
6
2
3
4
7
5
14
10
8
9
13
12
15
X5
X9
EB/CU
X8
15
11
11
OPTIONS
12
13
9
RT50XX
OPTIONS
8
X6
10
14
5
7
4
3
2
6
1
X2
15
13
9
8
10
14
5
7
4
1
6
2
3
4
7
5
14
10
8
9
13
X4X3
15
3
2
6
1
X1
Disconnect
Figure 2.4: Inside view of the CB5009 connection box. Lift/disconnect the lines DATA+ and DATA-
(X3 pin 2 and 3) in the terminal connecting any device not being part of the update e.g
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2.2 Alternative Connection
In fixed installations where only an extension box (EB5008) is used a cable may be made up
to provide access to the SPARC II bus through the EB5008 X2 terminals (refer to Tabel 1).
This cable is not part of the SB5006 service toolkit.
VHF SPARC-II
connector 15-pin D-sub
female
Signal
Designation
Cable p/n
56.114
Extension box
terminals
Pin1 12.5VDC+ Red/White X2-1
Pin 2 DATA_+ Yellow X2-2
Pin 3 DATA_- Yellow/Black X2-3
Pin 6 GND Orange/Red X2-6
Pin 7 12.5VDC+ Orange/White X2-7
Pin 10 12.5VDC+ Black/White X2-10
Pin 13 GND Black X2-13
Tabel 1: If you do not have access to a 15 pole D-Sub SPARC II connector in the installation, a
cable can be created to get access to the terminals in the extension box.The table
shows only the necessary connections.
SPARC II cable P/N 56.114 may be used for this purpose cutting back wires not used (refer
also to Tabel 1).
39817B
J2
J1
X1 X3 X2
X4
X5
X6
7
4
2
5
X6:
J1 &J2 MOUNTED =EXT LS
3
6
DATA-
1
12
13
15
14
11
X1
10
+12.5V
8
12
13
15
EXT LS-
GND
14
EXT/CU
LS-
11
7
3
10
6
Line out
1
5
2
4
X5
RXAF-
X6
EXT LS+
X4
9
8
Line out
9
CU LS-
EXT/CU
LS+
EXT LS+
+12.5V
GND
RXAF+
TXAF-
TXAF+
CB/RT50XX EB/CU CU
+12.5V
DATA+
CU LS+
EXT LS-
X2
J1 &J2 NOT MOUNTED =CU LS
X3
Figure 2.5: Inside view of EB5008 extension box
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3 Using the Service Interface
Once the cable connections between the VHF equipment, the SB5006 Service tool and the
PC has been established, call up the HTML browser and type the IP address defined for the
Service tool (factory set default http://169.254.86.86 or lanbox) in the address field.The
Service Interface index page should appear (see Figure 3.1).
Figure 3.1: The index page is the common link for the service tool user interface.The index page
is the menu list in the left area, always available regardless of the page loaded.
The page shown is the front page that will always be displayed when “lanbox” or numeric IP
address is entered in the browser address field, or when the system reboots after a software
upload.
The “VHF Radio” field contains the following information of the VHF 5000 series radio:
• Line 1 – Software Main Release version
• Line 2 – Boot monitor version (only pre-programmable from factory)
• Line 3 – DSP code version (sub-version of the main release)
This information is also available from the menu system in the radio. If the version informa-
tion does not appear in the “VHF Radio” field after 20 seconds, the connection may have
been lost. Please refer to Appendix – Troubleshooting.
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The “Service Tool”field contains the following information of the SB5006:
• Line 1 – Current logical name
• Line 2 – Current IP address
• Line 3 and 4 – Software version
The service tool user interface is created as a collection of individual HTML pages managed
by a HTTP server in the SB5006 service tool. The HTML pages that form the service tool
user interface are distributed between the SB5006 service tool memory and the VHF radio
memory.
The pages residing in the service tool are general pages. These pages can always be
reached even if the data connection to the VHF radio is lost.
Pages that are used for direct configuring of the VHF are physically placed in the VHF
memory. This is to ensure the pages always match the current version of the radio software.
No other components in the system (e.g. CUs) hold HTML service pages.
Selecting a page by clicking one of the available buttons/links on the current page, will
request the page from its physical location, request any parameter values that correspond to
the page, and display the page in the browser.
The physical communication interface between the SB5006 and the VHF radio is 9600 Baud
(some pages may take a while to load). While the page and values are fetched from the radio
the activity is indicated in the bottom of the browser window.
Note: It is recommended to wait for the currently requested page to appear, before another
page is request.
Figure 3.2: Activity indicators
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4 Use Scenarios
This section describes the users interactions required to configure the VHF 5000 series
system.
4.1 Configuration Level
The SB5006 service tool is only required for dealers/service workshops that are required to
do service and/or configuration of VHF 5000 series systems. The service tool is not compa-
tible with other Sailor VHF products (such as VHF2000, VHF3000 and VHF4000 series).
4.1.1 Setting DSC Parameters
Selecting the DSC Parameters menu item on the left side of the index page will bring up the
following page:
Figure 4.1: DSC relevant parameters.
A- The MMSI number can be changed any time just by entering a new number in the MMSI
field. The following values are valid for MMSI number entry:
• Enter the 9-digit MMSI number.
• Enter a 10-digit MMSI number, where the 10th digit is a sub-address digit that can be
used to distinguish between multiple radios on the same vessel (range: 0-9).
• Clear the MMSI by removing all digits. Allows the user to program a new MMSI
number one time only from the radio front.
B- Up to 10 MMSI group numbers can be programmed (added, edited or deleted) from the
Group MMSI section. The radio will respond to group calls addressed to one of these
numbers.
C- For radios configured to inland waters (BI) operation, an ATIS code must be applied. The
ATIS number is entered or cleared by simply typing or deleting it from the ATIS number field.
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Example: A Dutch (MID-number 244) ship with call sign SP1234, should be programmed
with the following number (letter digit must be capital):
244P1234
4.1.2 Software upload
If new software releases are made available from Thrane & Thrane for the VHF 5000 series
system, such a software file will be made available for download from the Thrane & Thrane
extranet.
To perform the software update the downloaded software file must be stored on the PC
connected to SB5006.
Click the Update software menu item in the left area of the index page.
Figure 4.2: The Update Software page is physically located in the SB5006.
A– The VHF software file is simply programmed by clicking the browse button, select the
acquired file and click on Apply.
Note: Any CU5000 in the system must be turned off during VHF software upload.
During the software upload sequence the VHF radio will indicate the software upload
progression by a pattern in the VHF channel display (Figure 4.3).
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SQ
Vol
1W
Tx
SQ
Vol
1W
Tx
SQ
Vol
1W
Tx
SQ
Vol
1W
Tx
Figure 4.3: Indication of correct software update process.
The volume and squelch indicators are used as progress status bars for the upload.
After correct upload of the software file, the radio will re-boot automatically. The new
software version should show on the index page, and it is strongly recommended that this be
checked to verify correct and successful upload.
If, for any reason the software upload process is interrupted, the VHF radio will indicate the
upload failure by the following pattern in the channel display:
SQ
Vol
1W
Tx
SQ
Vol
1W
Tx
SQ
Vol
1W
Tx
SQ
Vol
1W
Tx
Figure 4.4: Display indication showing the VHF has not been programmed. Error indicating
programming has failed.
In this situation simply repeat the upload procedure described above.
Hint: Leave browser open while powering off/on. Wait for a while and press only on SW
Update link. Continue with software update.
B– The service tool is prepared for upload of the software to the CUs also. The CU
software cannot be uploaded in a fully connected and operational system. Its is necessary to
ensure that the data connection is established solely between the SB5006 and the CU5000
subject to software upload before the upload is performed (see description in section
“Physical connection for CU5000 software update”).
1. Power off the VHF radio
2. Make the necessary connections and disconnections as indicated in Figure 2.4.
3. Power on the VHF Radio
4. Power on the CU5000 to update
5. The CU5000 will indicate its missing connection to the radio with the following in the
channel display:
SQ
Vol
1W
Tx
Figure 4.5: CU Error-SPARC indication, which is expected and correct if disconnected from the
radio.
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6. The upload procedure to be followed is the same as for the VHF file upload. Browse
for the applicable CU file on your PC and click on Apply.
7. During the upload process the following is indicated in the CU display:
SQ
Vol
1W
Tx
Figure 4.6: CU Boot-Load indication.
8. After a few seconds (~20) the software is uploaded and the display will return to the
ES indication (when upload succeeded).
The CU software version is not displayed on any HTML service pages, but can be verified
via the following procedure:
1. Turn off the CU.
2. Hold down and while turning the CU on (pressing
).
3. The SW version is shown in the display (as long as
is pressed).
Note: Remember to restore all physical data connections in the connection box after all
uploads have been successfully applied.
4.1.3 Channel Tables and private Channels
The pre-programmed channel regions in the radio - international, US, inland waters (BI) and
Canadian areas - may be enabled from the service tool user interface (see operation manual
for channel list). From factory only the channel mode for International and US is enabled.
If an extended set of channels is required for a specific region, this must be configured using
the Channel Tables menu from the index page.
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Figure 4.7: All changes in channels and channel settings are initiated from this page.
A- Clicking the Change button in the “Enable Regions” field will bring up the following
window:
Figure 4.8: Select region(s) and click on Apply to enable the selected channel regions in the
product.
It is possible to enable the 4 pre-programmed channel tables for selection from the VHF
Radio menu. Another up to four unspecified channel tables (default denoted ALT1-4) may be
defined for use in special regions not covered in part or whole by the pre-defined standard
tables. Having enabled one or more channel tables (regions) this/these will appear in the
Channel Table page “View” field (see Figure 4.7).
B– The channels and their properties for a specific region can be viewed by clicking on one
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of available buttons appearing in this area.
The 4 alternative channel tables are empty by default and one or more must be programmed
as required. In the Channel Table page “View” field click the button corresponding to the
table enabled, which will call up the window in Figure 4.9.
Figure 4.9: Example of defining one of the alternative (ALT1-4) channel tables.The channel
number 10 is already defined and the duplex channel number 12 is about to be
defined.
B1 - Only legally licensed channel frequencies may be entered. The VHF radio will only
accept frequencies that are multiples of 12.5 kHz (frequency snaps to next multiple of
12.5kHz).
•Channel – The channel number indicated on the front for that channel (0-99).
•Rx Frequency – Is the channel’s receive frequency specified in Hz.
•Offset – If a duplex channel is required, the offset between the Rx and Tx frequency
is defined (as a positive value in kHz) in this field. Tx frequency + Offset = Rx
Frequency. The standard duplex offset is 4,600 kHz.
•Channel Type – Simplex (ship-ship) or duplex (shore-ship) channel.
•TX block
– Selecting Yes in this field will make transmission impossible on that
channel.
•Power – If 1W is selected transmission will only be possible with output power <1W.
Invalid combinations of channels and offset can be entered, but the radio will not be able to
set up channels outside the legally licensed band, and will subsequently display an error
(E is shown in VHF channel display).
B2 - It is possible to change the appearance name for the alternative channel tables with the
use of the Change Name button.
C (Figure 4.7) – For each channel that can be selected (shared amongst any country mode)
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two relays can be controlled. The relay terminals are available from the option connector.
The relay operation can be individually attached to channels. Clicking the “Aux Settings”
button will show the following window:
:
Figure 4.10: Example: Relay AUX2 will activate when ever channel 12 is selected on the VHF radio.
The operator is about to edit settings for channel 4.
D(Figure 4.7) – Private channels (3 x10) can be defined for each country mode (appearing
as F, L or P channels).
Note: If a special private channel is required to be available in e.g. international and US
mode, that channel has to be programmed in both international region and US region.
The same possibilities and restrictions for frequency entry as described for optional channel
tables apply for private channels. Only difference is that AUX relay settings are handled
locally for private channels.
Selecting a private channel table from one of the enabled regions (click View Table in Figure
4.7) will bring up the window shown in Figure 4.11.
Note: The radio is pre-configured from factory with 10 weather channels in US mode
(programmed on P0-P9), and with 3 weather channels in Canadian mode (P0-P2). This
reduces the number of free private channels accordingly for these two channel regions.
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Figure 4.11: The private channel F0 for US mode is about to be defined in this figure.
4.1.4 Contact List
The contact list is activated from the index page. All features described is also available from
the VHF Contact list menu.
The Contact List menu item will bring up the page where phone book entries can be
individually programmed. How to make a complete copy of a phone book from one radio to
another, is described in the Save/Load Config section.
Up to 200 entries can be stored in the contact list.
Figure 4.12: This example shows a contact list with a single entry, and a new contact is about to
be entered.
Avoid characters or spaces in any of the MMSI or PSTN number fields. Such are not
accepted.
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4.1.5 Logs
System Logs can be read out on the graphic display on the radio. The logs are also available
from the service tool user interface (click on the Logs menu on the index page), where they
can be read out, stored and reset/deleted. The required log is selected in the list of logs, and
the Load log button is clicked. The selected log is read out on the bottom of the page along
with the available actions applicable to that log.
An example of a log is shown below. The action that may be taken on this log is to delete/
reset all counters. Logs can only be reset using the service tool.
Figure 4.13: Example of a log: Statistics log.
4.1.6 Radio Configurations
The SB5006/VHF 5000 series software allows for easy duplication of configuration data and
settings from one VHF 5000 series radio to another.
The configuration is f.ex. set up on one radio. Using the SB5006 tool, configuration for that
radio can now be saved in a file on the service PC. Consequently, this file can now be used
to copy the radios configuration data to another VHF 5000 series radio.
This configuration management is initiated from Configurations on the index page:
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Figure 4.14 :Configuration management page.
A– To save configuration from an RT5022/RT5020 to a file on the PC first decide what shall
be saved. It is possible to select 4 categories of configuration parameters to be saved:
•Group MMSI – All group MMSI numbers
•Channel Setup – All that can be configured from the Channel Table page, such as
private channels, etc.
•Contact list – All entries in the phone book.
•Scan Tables – The programmed scan tables
Check the categories needed and these will be saved in a single file upon save. Click on
Save Selected, and you will be prompted for a filename on your PC to store the parameters.
B – To update an RT5022/RT5020 with configurations saved in a file, simply browse for the
file on the service PC, and click on Apply. When configuration has been copied to the VHF,
we recommend the radio is power cycled before it is used with the new set-up.
4.1.7 LAN Configuration
Clicking the LAN Configuration menu in the index page will lead to the configuration page
shown below.
The settings on this page are supporting most PCs used for service. Changing the settings is
mostly used to gain logical connection to the LAN board in installations where special
Ethernet requirements apply.
As the nature of the requirements may vary in different situations no recommendations are
given in this section. Please refer to the logical connection chapter.
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