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SAILOR 6300B MF/HF DSC
150W/150W FCC/250W/500W
Installation manual
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SAILOR 6300B MF/HF DSC

150W/150W FCC/250W/500W
Installation manual
Document number: 98-144591-C

Release date: March, 2016
Disclaimer
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Thrane & Thrane A/S is trading as Cobham SATCOM.
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Trademark Acknowledgements
• Thrane & Thrane is a registered trademark of Thrane & Thrane A/S in the European Union and the Unites
States of America.
• 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 summary
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 equipment chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground and the
cable instructions must be followed.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.

Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Component replacement and internal adjustment must be
made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not service the unit with the power cable connected. Always discon-
nect and discharge circuits before touching them.
Service
General service must be done by skilled service personnel.
Caution! Only skilled service personnel may service and repair the equipment.
Always carry out work under ESD safe conditions.
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RF exposure hazards and instructions
Your Thrane & Thrane radio 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 obey the following:
Caution! Never touch the horn of the Antenna Tuning Unit or feeder wire when MF/HF
the MF/HF radio is transmitting. High voltage which can cause death
or serious injury is present at the locations shown in the illustration
below.
SAILOR 638x
Antenna Tuning
Unit
Warranty limitation
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.
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Record of revisions
Rev. Description Relase Date Initials
A Original document October 2015 CMA
B Installation is changed - page vi
Warning is changed - page v
Drawing updated - page 2-24.
Setup menu updated - page 2-26
Cable names are changed (AUX & SYS) - pages 2-18, 2-20, 2-21
Accessory list updated - page 5-8 November 2015 CMA
C Technical data, - Antenna added - page 1-1
Input impedance 20 mA changed to 60 mA - page 1-3
Chapter 1.2.4, Input impedance, Sensitivity, Intermodulation, Spurious
rejection are removed - page 1-4
Chapter 2.4.1 Headline changed from 'Transceiver Antenna' to 'Transmitter
Antenna' - page 2-12
Chapter 2.4.3 is rewritten - page 2-15
RX Antenna & TX Antenna added config. drawing - page 2-18 February 2016 CMA
Preface
Radio for occupational use
The SAILOR 6300B MF/HF DSC fulfils the requirements of the SOLAS directive and is intended for use in maritime
environment.
SAILOR 6300B MF/HF DSC is designed for occupational use only and must be operated by licensed personnel only.
SAILOR 6300B MF/HF DSC is not intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by general public.
Training information
The SAILOR 6300B MF/HF DSC is designed for occupational use only and is also classified as such. It must be ope-
rated 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 6300 MF/HF
DSC has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only. The radio also com-
plies 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.
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Warning
The SAILOR radio set generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when transmitting. To ensure that no
personnel will be exposed to excessive amounts of RF-energy and to avoid health hazards from excessive exposure
to RF energy, the following safety distances must be followed:
Antenna Safety distance

150W Calculated: 1.71 m or 5.7 feet
Calculations cover a whip antenna with a maximum gain of 3dBi, worst case frequency (30 MHz), full power and
100% duty cycle (transmitter always on) considering the most conservative limits mentioned in:
 FCC OET Bulletin 65 (1997)
 Canada RSS102 (2010)
 Canada Safety Code 6 (2015)
Installation Example for 150W

1. A whip antenna with a maximum gain of 3 dBi must be mounted at least 12.3 ft. (3.71m) above the highest
deck where people may be staying during continuous 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 5.7 feet (1.71 m) plus the 6.6 ft.
(2.0 m) height of an adult.
2. On vessels that cannot fulfill requirements in item 1, the antenna must be mounted so that the lowest point of
the antenna is at least 5.7 feet (1.71m) vertically above the heads of people on deck and all persons must be
outside the 5.7 feet MPE radius during radio transmission.
• Always mount the antenna at least 5.7 feet from possible human accessNever touch the antenna when
transmitting.
• Never touch the antenna when transmitting.
• Use only authorized T&T accessories.
• Only allow trained and certified operators knowing about RF-energy and hazards to operate the radio.
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 an even greater distance. Consult the appropriate standard for exact limits, depending
on national specifications.
Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause RF exposure exceeding above mentioned limits or create dan-
gerous conditions..
Related documents
Title and description Document number
Installation guide SAILOR 630x MF/HF Control Unit 98-132396
Installation guide SAILOR 6300B MF/HF Transceiver Unit & Antenna Tuning Unit 98-144542
150 W/250 W/500 W
User Manual SAILOR 6301 MF/HF Control Unit 98-131070
User Manual SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex 98-132519
Installation and user manual SAILOR 6101 and 6103 Alarm Panel 98-130981
Emergency call sheet 98-132369
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Table of Contents Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General information
1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Technical data ...........................................................................................................................1-1
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Description .................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Mounting the units .................................................................................................................2-1
2.3 Ground connections .............................................................................................................2-9
2.4 Antennas .....................................................................................................................................2-12
2.5 DC Power cabling ...................................................................................................................2-16
2.6 Interconnection of units .....................................................................................................2-17
2.7 Position and time information ..........................................................................................2-23
2.8 Telex operation ........................................................................................................................2-24
2.9 ID Programming.......................................................................................................................2-25
2.10 Programming Telex ID .........................................................................................................2-28
2.11 Configuration ...........................................................................................................................2-30
2.12 Final installation check .........................................................................................................2-33
Chapter 3 Technical description
3.1 Control Unit ...............................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Transceiver Unit .......................................................................................................................3-1
3.3 Supply Filter module 57-139985 ....................................................................................3-1
3.4 Exciter Control module (ECM) 60-139984 ...............................................................3-1
3.5 PA and Filters module 60-122881..................................................................................3-2
3.6 PA and Filters module 60-123937 (FCC) ...................................................................3-3
3.7 SMPS module 60-122882 (150 W/250 W) ...............................................................3-3
3.8 SMPS module 60-126172 (500 W) ...............................................................................3-3
3.9 SMPS module 60-126236 (500 W) ...............................................................................3-4
3.10 Antenna Tuning Unit ............................................................................................................3-4
3.11 Power control and protection system...........................................................................3-6
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Chapter 4 Service
4.1 Preventive maintenance .....................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Cleaning the Air filter (500 W Transceiver only) ......................................................4-1
4.3 System test and verification ..............................................................................................4-2
4.4 Software update ......................................................................................................................4-2
Chapter 5 Spare part exchange
5.1 Disassembling the Transceiver Unit (150 W/250 W) ............................................5-1
5.2 Disassembling the Transceiver Unit (500 W) ............................................................5-2
5.3 Transceiver Unit module location ...................................................................................5-3
5.4 Module overview .....................................................................................................................5-5

5.5 Required service tools ...........................................................................................................5-8
5.6 Accessory list ............................................................................................................................5-8
Glossary ................................................................................................................... Glossary-1
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Chapter 1
Technical data
Chapter 1: General information
General information
General information
1.1 Introduction
The 150 W/250 W/500 W MF/HF transceiver with integrated DSC and telex (NBDP) is designed for mari-
time applications in voluntary as well as compulsorily fitted vessels. It offers simplex and semi-duplex
SSB radiotelephone communication in the maritime mobile frequency bands between 1.6 and 30 MHz.
The basic version of the transceiver includes voice, DSC and a dedicated 2187.5 KHz DSC watch receiver,
forming an ideal system for MF GMDSS installations.
The equipment consists of a compact transceiver control unit, a fully remote controlled transceiver unit
and an automatic antenna tuning unit.
The microprocessor controlled Antenna Tuning Unit automatically matches the impedance of antennas
between 8 and 18 metres in length and requires no presetting at the installation. It is designed for outdoor
installation and may be located up to 100 metres from the Transceiver Unit.
The Transceiver Unit contains all receiver and transmitter circuits. The fully protected solid state 150 W/
250 W /500 W power amplifier matches a 50 ohm antenna system, but is normally used in connection
with the Antenna Tuning Unit. The DSC/Telex modem contains two demodulators, one connected to the
built-in watch receiver for continuous watch on the DSC distress frequencies, the other connected to
the communication receiver which may be used to keep simultaneous watch on other DSC frequencies
or telex communication.
The transceiver can be upgraded to scan 6 DSC channels, and Telex operation to comply with MF/HF
requirements in sea area A4. Codes are purchased as accessories for the system.
The Control Unit is for operation of radiotelephony as well as DSC and configuration. Use of the equip-
ment is simple, logic and straight forward. DSC operation is based on the use of soft keys. Guiding texts
are provided and the large display is able to show the contents of a complete call in one screen.
For telex operation the Message Terminal must be connected to the system via the CAN bus.
The equipment is designed for operation from a 24 V DC supply, like e.g. a battery. With the optional AC
Power Supply unit installed the equipment may be supplied from 115/230 V AC main or emergency sup-
plies with automatic switch-over to 24 V DC supply in the absence of AC supply voltage. Also optionally, a
battery charger for AC is available in the product line.
The built-in test facilities and easy-to-replace module design of the equipment simplifies the service concept.
1.2 Technical data

1.2.1 General
Complies with the relevant IMO performance standards for MF, MF/HF, MSI, and NBDP GMDSS equipment,
the ITU Radio Regulations, the ITU-R recommendations and the relevant performance specifications of
ETSI, IEC and FCC, in the ITU marine bands.
Operating modes: Simplex and semi-duplex SSB telephony (J3E), DSC (J2B), AM broadcast
reception (H3E) and Telex (J2B)
Antennas: The Transceiver is designed to operate as a "two antenna simplex/semi-

duplex" configuration only, meaning that separate antennas are used for
reception (RX) and transmission (TX) respectively.
Frequency stability: Better than 0.35 ppm

Warm-up time. Less than one minute
Ageing less than 0.1 ppm/year
Normal operating
temperature: from 0°C to +40°C
Extreme operating
temperature: From -15°C to +55°C
ATU From -25°C to +55°C
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Technical data
User-programmable
channels: 199 frequency pairs with mode (1-199)
User-programmable
stations: 40 stations with name, MMSI and station channel
Supply voltage: Nominal 24V DC (-10 +30% — 21.6 - 31.2 V DC)

With optional external AC power supply:
115/230V AC 50/60 Hz. Automatic change-over to DC in the absence of AC supply
Power consumption:
Rx Mode: Approximately
150 W 250 W 500 W
45W
Tx, SSB speech 175 W 300 W 600 W
Tx, SSB two-tone 300 W 550 W 1100 W
Tx, DSC/TELEX 310 W 600 W 1000 W
Compass safe distance: Compass safe distance in accordance with ISO/R 694 are given below in metres
Standard Steering
Unit
5.4°/H 18°/H
Control Unit 1.2 0.5
Transceiver Unit 0.85 0.25
Antenna Tuning Unit 0.6 0.3
Handset 0.3 0.2
Cradle 1.1 0.7
Loudspeaker 2.2 1.6
IP ratings (estimated):
Antenna Tuner
System Transceiver Unit Control Unit
Unit *
150 W IP43 IP56 IP54
250 W IP43 IP56 IP54
500 W IP20 IP56 IP54
* Antenna cable must be careflly installed to obtain this IP rating
Dissipated heat: The dissipated heat in standby RX mode is typically 45 W depending on

attached ancillary equipment.
In transmit mode, use the consumption figures for the appropriate mode,
multiplied by 0.66.
E.g. 0.66 x 175 W = 115.5 W dissipated heat for a 150 W system in SSB
speech mode.
For a figure in kilocalories (kcal), multiply dissipation effect by on-time in

hours and then by 0.860.
For the 150W system, e.g. 115.5 W x 2 h + 45 W x 22 h (TX 2 hours + RX
22 hours a day) = 1221 Wh. 1221 Wh x 0.860 ~ 1050 kcal a day.
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Technical data
1.2.2 Receiver characteristics
General information
General: Complies with ETSI 300373 in the ITU marine bands.
Frequency range: 150 KHz to 30 MHz
Frequency resolution: 100 Hz by keyboard entry

10 Hz, 100 Hz or 1 KHz search/fine-tune facility is provided

Input impedance: Rx : 50 ohm
12V DC / 60 mA is available for possible use of active antenna.
Sensitivity: Telephony (J3E): below 11 dBμV for 20 dB Sinad

Broadcast (A3E): below 25 dBμV for 20 dB Sinad
DSC/Telex (J2B): below 0 dBμV
Intermodulation:
Wanted signal Signal
Telephony (J3E) 30 dBμV
Intermodulation level above 80 dBμV
Telex (J2B) 30 dBμV
DSC (J2B) 20 dBμV
Spurious rejection: Signal: above 70 dB
Audio output power: Build-in loudspeaker 6 W typical.

Optional loudspeaker output 6 W typical with less than 10 % distortion.
Output intended for 8 ohm loudspeaker.
1.2.3 Transmitter characteristics

General: Complies with ETSI 300373 and FCC in the ITU marine bands.
The Transmitter characteristics are with the Antenna Tuning Unit included.
Frequency range: All frequencies in the range 1605 KHz to 30 MHz however by factory
default arranged in the ITU marine bands.
Factory pre-programmed:
Band Frequency
00 1.605 - 4.000 MHz
01 4.000 - 4.438 MHz
02 6.200 - 6.525 MHz
03 8.100 - 8.815 MHz
04 2.230 - 13.200 MHz
05 6.360 - 17.410 MHz
06 8.780 - 18.900 MHz
07 19.680 - 19.800 MHz
08 22.000 - 22.855 MHz
09 25.070 - 25.210 MHz
10 26.100 - 26.175 MHz
Technical data
Frequency resolution: 100 Hz
Output impedance: TX: 50 ohm

The Antenna is matched by the Antenna Tuning Unit
Power reduction: Low power: 20 W PEP
Intermodulation: below -31 dB/PEP
Spurious Emission: below -43 dB/PEP

below -60 dB/PEP (FCC)
Hum and noise: Less than - 40 dB/PEP
Output power 150 W SSB: ± 1.4 dB into 50 ohm Antenna.
DSC/Telex:
85 W ± 1.4 dB

Output power 250 W SSB: ± 1.4 dB into 50 ohm Antenna.
DSC/Telex:
125 W ± 1.4 dB
Output power 500W SSB: 1.6-4 MHz 400 W PEP +0/-1.4 dB

4-27 MHz 500 W PEP ±1.4 dB into 50 ohm Antenna.
DSC/Telex:
250 W ± 1.4 dB
1.2.4 DSC Watch keeping receiver characteristics

General: Complies with ETSI 300338 and ETSI 301033..
Frequency range: Default set to D1 - 2187.5 KHz.

When scanning is enabled by option code it will default be D6 - 2-4-6-8-
12-16 MHz.
Can be reduced to minimum 3 frequencies via the Service Interface.
Regarding further receiver characteristics refer to section 1.2.2.
1.2.5 Antenna Tuning Unit characteristics

Frequency range: 1.6 MHz - 27.5 MHz
Antenna requirements: 8-18 m wire and/or whip antenna
Antenna tuning: Fully automatic with no presetting
Tuning speed: 0.1 - 8 sec. (typical)
Power capability
150 W/250 W: 350 W PEP into 50 ohm antenna
500 W: 600 W PEP into 50 ohm antenna
Extreme operating
temperature: from -25°C to +55°C

Technical data
1.2.6 DSC/Telex modem characteristics
General information
DSC: DSC Equipment class: Class A
Protocols: ITU-R M. 493-13
Ship’s identity: 9-digit identity number
NMEA interface: According to IEC 61162-1

GLL, RMC, ZDA, GGA, GNS
TELEX: Protocols: ARQ, FEC and Selective FEC
Ship’s identity: 5- and/or 9-digit identity number
1.2.7 Dimensions and weight

Control Unit
6301/02/03: Width: 241 mm (9.5")
Height: 107 mm (4.2")
Depth: 99 mm (3.9")
Weight: 0.82 kg (1.8 lbs)
Transceiver Unit 150 W/250 W

6365/66/68: Width: 390 mm (15.3")
Height: 445 mm (17.5")
Depth: 127 mm (5")
Weight: 19 kg (41.9 lbs)
Transceiver Unit 500 W

6369: Width: 392 mm (15.4")
Height: 507 mm (20")
Depth: 217 mm (8.5")
Antenna Tuning Unit 150 W/250 W

6384: Width: 290 mm (11.4")
Height: 500 mm (19.7")
Depth: 80 mm (3.1")
Weight: 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs)
Antenna Tuning Unit 500 W

6383: Width: 401 mm (15.8")
Height: 617 mm (24.3")
Depth: 356 mm (14")
Equipment category: Control Unit: Protected

Transceiver Unit: Protected
Antenna Tuning Unit: Exposed
(According to IEC60940)

Technical data

Mounting the Units
Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 Description
Correct installation of the equipment is important for maximum performance and reliability. Antennas
and earth connections must be installed with the greatest care using corrosion resistant materials.
Cable routing shall be made so that the cables are protected from physical damage. Sharp cable bends
especially on coaxial cables must be avoided and a sufficient number of clips or straps should be used
to secure the cables.
Installation
2.2 Mounting the units
2.2.1 Mounting the Control Unit (CU)
One Control Unit can be connected to the Transceiver Unit using the cable supplied (CU-TU Bus). The CU
may be mounted up to 100 m from the Transceiver Unit using just a multicable 5 x 2 x 0.5 mm2 screened.
The Control Unit may be tabletop or bulkhead mounted.
Control Units with mounting bracket
Mounting option Drilling plan for bracket

4 x M4 or hole for
self-tapping ø3.9
53mm
71mm
23.5mm 200mm
9mm
247mm
Weight:
Control Unit 0.82 kg
Mounting Bracket 0.20 kg
Control unit connector panel
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Mounting the Units
Control Units with flush mounting bracket
Drilling plan Weight:

Flush mount bracket 0.04 kg
R2.5mm x 4
Flush mount template
WARNING:
89mm
227mm
Only use screws supplied with
Remove material from shaded area only!
mounting kit for attaching flush
mounting bracket to Control Unit.
Handset for Control Unit

Drilling plan
45
226
135
Space for cable and handset cable
62 75 54
* 120
min. 100
Space for handset access

This Handset has a hook-on/off function,
which is activated by a small magnet embedded Weight:
in the cradle.
The cradle must be installed as illustrated in
Handset for Control Unit 0.4 kg (0.02
order to ensure the hook-on/off functionality lbs)
of the Handset.
39655C
Dimensions are in mm
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Mounting the Units
2.2.2 Mounting the Transceiver Unit (TU)

The Transceiver Unit should be installed in a dry place and consideration should be given to acces-
sibility for servicing. It is important to provide sufficient airspace below, above and in front of the unit
for adequate air circulation through the cooling fins. The drawing below shows the outer dimensions,
mounting possibilities and the minimum distance to other objects, as well as a drilling plan.
Transceiver Unit 150 W/250 W
Installation
391 mm 145 mm
360 mm 88 mm
4 x ø8mm
350 mm Min. 500 mm

443 mm
Space for airflow

and service
Min. 150 mm
Space for
service
105 mm
4 x ø6mm
35 mm
Min. 150 mm
360 mm 23.5 mm
Space for
cable access 379 mm

Mounting the Units
Transceiver Unit 500 W
391 mm
360 mm 217 mm
332 mm 160 mm
4 x ø8mm
Min. 1000 mm
505 mm
Space for airflow

350 mm
and service
Min. 200 mm
Space for
service access
105 mm
Cable fitting
4 x ø6mm
Min. 150 mm
35 mm
360 mm 23.5 mm
Space for cable
and airflow 379 mm

Mounting the Units
2.2.3 Mounting the Antenna Tuning Unit (ATU)

The ATU may be mounted up to 100 metres from the Transceiver Unit using just one RG-213/U or
better coaxial cable.
The ATU must be installed outside in a convenient position to have good access for sufficient length
of feeder wire to meet the antenna connection point.
Antenna Tuning Unit 150 W/250 W

It is recommended to use the mounting bracket shown in section 2.2.4
Installation
80 mm
290 mm
200 mm
Min. 50 mm
Space to nearest overhang
80 mm
164 mm
504 mm
352 mm
Min. 500 mm
Space for
service access
164 mm
75 mm
12 mm
271 mm
Min. 150 mm
Space for cable and
service access

Mounting the Units
Antenna Tuning Unit 500 W
4-0-32426
1) Distance to metal constructions: min. 150

2) Space for service access: min. 500
3) Space for cable and service access: min. 200
Tolerance: +/- 1 mm
Mounting hole: ø8
Weight: 17 Kg

Mounting the Units
2.2.4 Recommended ATU installation

On a metal-hull vessel
Install the ATU on an ATU Mounting Kit. The kit is stainless steel which can be bolted or welded to ship's
hull to ensure good and solid connection in the radio system primary ground point.
The mounting kit will at the same time ensure straight and flat mounting for the ATU cabinet and provide
good airflow around the ATU for better heat dissipation.
On a wooden or fibreglass hull vessel

Install the ATU on an ATU Mounting Kit. The kit is stainless steel which can be bolted to ship's hull
Installation
and then provide a ground plane connection to ensure good and solid connection in the radio system
primary ground point.
The ground plane should normally be provided in as wide surface as possible with shortest possible
connection to ships earth connection to the water surface.
Alternatively and in case of long ground connections the grounding should be arranged in a solid and
shielded cable connection where sufficient cable square material to provide the connection and the
shielding connected to ATU Mounting Kit and left open at earth connection side.
ATU Mounting Kit

An optional ATU Mounting Kit as shown below is available in two versions:
1. Comprises of mounting plate and fittings for mast - part no. 737589
For mounting the ATU directly on a mast, where the Mounting Plate and fittings for mast can form a
sufficient earth connection on a steel mast welded to the superstructure.
2. Comprises of the mounting plate only - part no. 737588

To get an even mounting surface on an uneven support.
1 2 3 4 5
1. Nut M10
2. Tooth lock washer M10
3. Fitting for mast
4. Mountingplate for ATU
5. Treadrod M10

Ground connections
2.2.5 SAILOR 6208 Control Unit Connection Box

The SAILOR 6208 is used to convert the small cable dimension from preconfigured cable plug to spring
loaded terminals with strain relief for connection to larger cable dimensions.
The box is used to connect the Transceiver Unit to Control Units and Message Terminal respectively.
The box is fitted with optional 120 ohm CAN-BUS termination.
Drilling Plan
Weight:
SAILOR 6208 0.5 kg.
2.2.6 SAILOR 6209 Accessory Connection Box

The SAILOR 6209 is used to convert the small cable dimension from LTW plug to screw terminals with
strain relief for connection larger cable dimensions.
The box is used to connect the Transceiver Unit and /or the Control Unit to peripheral equipment e.g.
GPS, external loudspeaker etc.
Drilling Plan
4 pcs. ø5.50
7.50
82.70
100
100 26 11.00 77.70

36998
Weight:
SAILOR 6209 0.4 kg.
The SAILOR 6208 and the SAILOR 6209 may be ordered as accessory. Please find accessory list on the
last page of this manual.

Grounding considerations
2.3 Ground connections

2.3.1 Grounding considerations
Proper system grounding is one of the most important installation details.
Two areas of grounding must be considered:
a) The ground connection between the ATU and earth plane.

b) The ground connection of the TU and the externally connected equipment.
Installation
Each area requires separate considerations even though they are interrelated. Ideally the Control Unit,
Transceiver Unit, Antenna Tuning Unit and the antenna ground-plane must have the same RF ground
potential. Unfortunately this situation is seldomly achieved, but interference problems will be reduced
along with how close to this “ideal” the grounding of the installation is performed.
On some installations ground loops will cause problems. A ground loop is caused by more than one
ground path for a given unit. This will introduce circulating RF currents which may cause malfunction
of other equipment onboard the ship as well as a “hot” handset.
Not OK installation
'Hot' Handset
TU
ATU
CU
RF current loop
Zg
Ground-Plane
2.3.2 RF ground loop

It is not always possible or practical to mount the ATU using a very short strap to the actual ground-
plane. In such a case the coaxialcable may be connected between units with different ground potentials
causing RF loop-current to flow.
Not OK installation
TU
ATU CU
coaxial cable
Vg = Iant x Zg
Zg RF current loop
Ground-Plane

Grounding considerations
2.3.3 Minimizing ground loops

By routing the coax cable very close together with the ATU ground strap (secure good RF coupling
between the two) all the way down to the ground-plane, there will be no RF ground loop left to generate
the interference.
OK installation
TU
ATU CU
Vg = Iant x Zg
Zg
coaxial cable
Ground-Plane
2.3.4 Antenna start

The vertical antenna always starts at its electrical ground-plane, whether or not it is physically mounted
there. First determine the antenna’s electrical ground-plane, which is where the ATU must be mounted.
Where possible always take the ATU to the ground, not the ground to the ATU.
In case of a fibreglass boat, the ground-plane may well be at the hull grounding terminal. Then this is
where the Antenna Tuning Unit should go and this is where the antenna actually starts.
OK installation
Not a 'Hot' Handset
TU
CU
ATU
Ground-Plane
The antenna starts here

Antennas
2.3.5 Antenna Tuning Unit

As the earth connection of a transmitter is a very im- Copper strap cut-out at the ATU end
portant part of the antenna system, it is of the
utmost importance to keep in mind that the earth con-
nection of the Antenna Tuning Unit must
have the lowest possible RF-impedance. Losses in the
earth connection will result in a decrease in
radiated power which means that the range of the
transmitter will be reduced. In steel ships a 100 x
0.5 mm copper strap as short as possible is connected
Installation
Copper strap 100 x 0.5mm
between the earth terminal at the bottom
80
of the Antenna Tuning Unit and two or three 1/2" or R3.3
50
M12 bolts welded to the superstructure.
6.6
It is recommended to install the ATU by means of the
20
ATU mounting bracket shown in section 2.2.4 as this
stainless steel bracket can be welded into the super 6 Dimensions are in mm.
structure and will provide the best possible none cor- 37872
roding connection.
Vessels constructed of non-conducting materials must be equipped with a copper earth plate having a
minimum area of 1 square metre mounted below the water line. From a copper earth bolt hard soldered
to the earth plate a 100 x 0.5 mm copper strap is run, preferably uninterrupted to the earth terminal at
the bottom of the Antenna Tuning Unit.
Should it be necessary to break the copper strap, for example to pass through a deck, two or three 1/2"
or M12 bolts should be used for this feed through.
On wooden ships having a superstructure of metal,
this superstructure should also be effectively con- Shielded ground downlead
nected to the copper strap by using stainless steel
bolts and preferably pieces of stainless steel strips
between the metal parts.
On fibre glass boats, such as yachts and sailing boats,
it may be difficult to install a sufficiently good earth.
Short copper straps are bolted to conducting parts
on the engine, the keel and other conducting objects.
Many copper straps can be glued to the inner surface
of the hull below the water line to produce a large
capacitance to the water.
It is important that the total area of copper is large
and that the distance between the copper surface and
the water is as small as possible. The copper straps
are connected directly to the ATU.
On ships where the environmental conditions re-
quire shielded grounding downlead in order to avoid
radiation from same downlead, it is recommended
to use a shielded cable with a non-stranded wire
having adequate wire dimension to secure the proper
grounding. Cable shielding should be connected the
earth terminal at the bottom of the Antenna Tuning
Unit and left open at the earth connection side.
2.3.6 Transceiver Unit and Control Unit

The Transceiver Unit is preferably grounded 11mm
separately to the ships metal in the shortest
possible way. A 10mm² (AWG 7) to 16mm²
(AWG 5) ground wire is connected to the wire
ground terminal (cable clamp) at the bot- crimp
tom of the unit. ø5.4mm

Antennas
2.4 Antennas
2.4.1 Transmitter Antenna
The equipment is used with separate transmitting and receiving antennas. The antennas should be
erected in the open, away from conducting object such as derricks etc. which may cause reduction of
the radiated power. Insulators should be of the best type having low leakage even when wet. Stays,
wires, steel masts etc. should be either effectively earthed or insulated. The antenna should also be kept
as far away as possible from electrical equipment in order to minimize noise. Electrical installation such
as cable braiding (screens) and instruments in the vicinity of the antenna should be earthed effectively,
and the instruments in question should be fitted with noise-interference suppression devices, effective
in the range 0.1 MHz to 30 MHz to avoid malfunction of these instruments. The Antenna Tuning Unit
will tune on any frequency in the range 1.6 to 27 MHz to good whip and/or wire installations of 12 to
18 m total electrical length.
Shorter antennas, electrical length down to 8 m can be used. Where possible long antennas should be
installed to maximize the radiated power in the lower frequency bands.
In general a 12 m antenna installation can be made using an 8 metres whip and 4.5 m feeder or a 10 m
whip and 2.5 m feeder. In both cases the whip should be mounted on a pole allowing for the feeder to be
erected at an angle of no less than 60 degrees
to create a vertical antenna system. Using
horizontal feeders or feeders mounted at an
angle below 45 degrees usually transform the
antenna radiation resistance to a lower value
reducing the radiated power. Furthermore,
the total antenna system should be kept well
away from conductive objects such as the
mast. Usually a horizontal distance of more
than 4 metres will create good results.
>45° The antenna is terminated at the insulator at

the top of the Antenna Tuning Unit. The insula-
tor must be relieved from mechanical stress
by using max. 1 meter flexible wire between
>1 meter the insulator and a support. To maximize the
radiated power and avoid flash over keep
distance to metal parts as long as possible.
All wire junctions in the antenna system
must be made with cable lugs of correct size
according to the wire gauge. This will prevent
bad connections due to corrosion. For further
corrosion proofing grease may be applied to
the cable joints.

Antennas
2.4.2 Considerations on antenna length requirements

Antenna impedance
The length of the transmitting antenna used with MF/HF equipment in general and the MF/HF equip-
ment specifically for purpose of this discussion is of utmost importance for the proper performance of
the equipment, i.e. the ability to tune properly to the antenna and the effective transmission range. In
terms of transmission range, more important than increasing the transmitter RF output power from say
150 W to 250 W is in fact the use of an adequate length antenna.
Comparatively, any practical length whip antenna remains by far too short for the wavelength for which
it is used, especially at the lower frequencies. For the frequency range 1.6 – 30 MHz defining the com-
mercial MF/HF marine band, the wavelength spans the range 190 – 10 m approximately.
Installation
A proper ground plane for the transmitting antenna is essential in order for this to effectively radiate
power into the air. When applying RF energy to the whip antenna, the presence of the ground plane
creates capacitance between the whip antenna and the ground plane. This capacitance will vary with
frequency, hence, the impedance of the whip antenna as seen from the transmitter will vary with the
frequency range over which the transmitter is operated.
Whip antenna
Capacity is
created when
RF energy is
applied to
aerial
Ground plane
As an illustration of the impedance variation with frequency of a transmitting antenna refer to below
table listing the impedance as measured on a 6, 7 and 8 m whip antenna respectively with a 2 m feed line.
Frequency Transmitting Antenna Transmitting Antenna Transmitting Antenna

(MHz) 6m 7m 8m
1.6 3-j1.310 3-j1.200 4-j1.060
2.0 4-j1.025 4-j970 5-j800
3.0 7-j970 8-j550 9-j470
4.0 9-j410 10-j325 11-j250
5.0 17-j260 18-j200 20-j145
6.0 20-j150 25-j95 28-j38
7.0 35-j65 40-j10 55+j55
8.0 40+j30 50+j90 60+j155
10.0 100+j190 130+j270 200+j400
12.0 600+j450 650+j450 1000+j300
16.0 1000+j200 900-j500 500-j500
18.0 700-j500 400-j500 250-j450
22.0 200-j400 90-j280 70-j80
25.0 90-j195 75-j10 240-j200
30.0 200+j150 500+j0 400-j300
In the figures for the impedance in this table the imaginary part (jxxx) describes the value of capaci-
tance part.

Antennas
Function of the Antenna Tuning Unit (ATU)

The MF/HF transmitter power amplifier (PA) provides a fixed output impedance of 50 ohms over its
operating frequency range to which the load (the antenna) should be matched (i.e. load should prefer-
ably be 50 ohms also) in order for the transmitter to deliver its full power output to the load. However,
with the varying impedance of an antenna, as described above such a condition may only be met at
one or - at best - a few specific frequencies. On the remaining frequencies within the transmission band
the varying mismatch between the transmitter fixed output impedance and the different impedance of
the antenna at any given frequency will result in reduced RF power delivered to the antenna – in worst
case hardly any power at all - if the antenna was connected directly to the transmitter.
To overcome the frequency dependant mismatch between the transmitter output impedance and the
antenna (load) impedance, the ATU is put into the antenna circuit to provide variable compensation
counteracting the varying impedance of the antenna, the end result of which is the “transformation” of
this into a “fixed” app. 50ohms load, as “seen” by the transmitter.
The compensation is achieved mainly through the introduction of an induction in series with the antenna
circuit, the value of which will create a resonance circuit at the given frequency. Hence, depending on
the impedance of the antenna (i.e. the transmission frequency) a suitable combination of inductors from
a bank of inductors in the ATU, are selected through of a number of relays, the activation of which is
controlled by the ATU processor during the tuning process.
MF/HF ATU
For the impedance of e.g. an 8 metres transmitting antenna of 5-j800 ohms at 2 MHz, as stated by the
manufacturer, the ATU will easily tune to the impedance of this antenna system - in fact, the array of
coils in the ATU tuning circuitry allows tuning all the way down to the impedance of 4-j1060 ohms of
this antenna system at 1.6 MHz. A slightly shorter antenna system might be used at the possible sacrifice
of the ability to tune at the extreme low end of the frequency band below 2 MHz.
However the impedance of the antenna system is, influenced by any nearby metallic objects such as
the vessel's superstructure and/or nearby metal poles/masts or stays/wires. Consequently, in order not
to alter the impedance of the antenna system which may eventually cause difficulties for the ATU to
match the resulting impedance, the transmitting antenna should be kept at a distance of no less than
4 m from any such objects. Similarly goes for the feed wire connecting the ATU to the antenna which
should be kept at a minimum of 1 m from metallic objects.
It should be noted that even though the ATU will tune to the mentioned antenna system length, the ef-
fective radiated power (i.e. the efficiency of the antenna) in the low frequency end will suffer compared
to longer antenna systems of recommended electrical length 10-18 m.

Antennas
Antenna system installation in practice

As noted on the impedance figures in above table,
the measurements were made with the antenna
raised on a 2 m steel pipe over a flat steel roof
(ground plane) and a 2 m feed line. This implies
that the measured impedance is in fact that of the
actual antenna (electrical) length plus additional 2
m. The electrical length of the 8 m bracket mount
(side fed) Comrod transmitter antenna is 6.8 m
resulting in a total electrical length of the antenna
system of 8.8 m.
Installation
Electrical specifications transmitting antennas
The connection to the transmitting antenna is by a
single ended wire - the feed line - connecting from
the ATU top connector. This feed line adds to the
electrical length of the antenna (when correctly
installed), thus in effect increasing the efficiency
of the antenna. The longer the feed line the better
the efficiency of the antenna system consisting of >45°
transmitting antenna and the feed line.
For direct addition of feed line length to antenna
electrical length the feed line should be vertically
installed as an extension downwards of the transmit- >1 meter
ting antenna. In practice, where the ATU must be
placed between the feed line and the ground plane
(steel deck), the direct vertical installation of the
feed wire may be difficult in terms of total height.
This may partly be accounted for by allowing the
feed wire installed at an angle of at least 45 degrees
towards the horizontal plane. Installing the feed wire
at lower angles will create capacitance to the ground
plane decreasing the efficiency of the antenna.
2.4.3 Receiver antenna

A passive type antenna is recommended as receiver antenna. The antenna should be erected well in
the clear and kept away as far as possible from electrical equipment to minimize noise interference.
Electrical installations such as cable braiding and instruments in the vicinity of the antenna should be
earthed effectively and the instruments in question should be fitted with noise interference suppression
devices effective in the frequency range 0.1 to 30MHz. The antenna feed-in shall be by coaxial cable.
It is recommended to provide the installation with an impedance matching transformer inserted at the
antenna. The matching transformer grounding cable should be as short as possible and connected to
ground through welded bolt.
The preferable antenna length is 6 – 30 meters. Recommended type of antenna is a 6 to 10 meter whip
antenna.
In case a passive antenna for practical reasons cannot be installed, it may be replaced by an active type
antenna. It is however, important to emphasize that an active antenna may decrease the receiving ca-
pabilities through reduction in received signal level and receiver dynamic range. The installation of an
eventual active antenna should follow the same installation precautions as for a passive type antenna.
DC supply voltage is available at the RX antenna connector, the supply voltage is +12V for supply cur-
rents up to 60mA. The voltage has to be turned on by means of the service interface.
Installation of any type of receiver antenna should be completed by verifying that the
receiving capability is sufficient in both DSC and SSB telephony.

Antennas
2.5 DC Power cabling

The supply leads are connected to the supply terminal of the Transceiver Unit. The supply terminal is
designed for 3 wire shielded power supply cable to meet international installation and EMC requirements.
The safety ground wire is connected to the terminal showing ground symbol and shielding connected
to the cable fitting shown in page 2-3 must be well grounded to ships hull.
The earth connection of the equipment will not cause the battery to be earthed. Maximum permissible
peak voltage between the battery terminals and earth is 100 V.
Fusing must be provided in the supply leads for cable protection.
Cable lengths stated in tables are the total cable length from battery terminals via charger, shunt box,
DC distribution to TU DC-terminals.
Table below shows the necessary cable cross sections and external fuse ratings.
 








150 W/250 W
Max. cable length to Recommended Cable
External fuses
battery* Sceened multiwire
5m 3 x 10 mm² (7 AWG) 40 A
8m 3 x 16 mm² (5 AWG) 50 A
12 m 3 x 25 mm² (3 AWG) 63 A
500 W
Max. cable length to Recommended cable
External fuses
battery* Sceened multiwire
4m 3 x 16 mm² (5 AWG) 100 A
6m 3 x 25 mm² (3 AWG) 100 A

DC Power cabling
2.6 Interconnection of units

Transceiver Unit connector panel
TX CU BUS CU LAN LAN SYS COM AUX RX
24V DC
Installation
Control Unit connector panel
ACC AUX
LAN
TU-CU BUS
150 W/250 W Antenna Tuning Unit connector pane
500 W Antenna Tuning Unit connector panel
TX/RX
TX/RX
TX/RX
TX/RX

RX Antenna TX Antenna
2-18
Control Unit
Handset/ Handset/
Hand- Hand- Antenna
microphone microphone Control Unit Transceiver Unit Tuning
(Back) (Front) Unit
Interconnection of units
Handset ACC AUX LAN TU-CU GND TU-CU BUS LAN 24VDC AUX SYS CON TX RX GND TX
2 5 6 7
LTW LTW LTW RJ45 LTW LTW RJ45 LTW LTW PL259 PL259
10 10 12 12 12 10 10
Female Female Female Female Female Female Female RG-213/U
3a
3 4
GPS RG-213/U
(optional)
8 12 3a 15 3a 12 13 10 9
406208A 406208A 406209A
406209A Control Unit Control Unit
(optional) Accessory
Conn. Box Conn. Box Conn. Box
1
2182 Selc
(optional) 14
"Optional/Service" GPS
406208A
***) ***) 406209A
Message Ethernet
Chapter 2: Installation
Control Unit Terminal Switch Accessory
Conn. Box Conn. Box
11
)
"Optional" TX
**Loud inhibit
speaker Printer (optional)
8 13
12 12 12
External ) AC
Data *Power Supply/
DSC Alarm Modem Battery 24V
Keyboard Panel Battery
Alarms (Remote Charger
(optional) optional) (optional)
*) Please check the accessory list to find recommended power products
**) Please check the accessory list to find recommended loudspeaker
Please note that for distance less than 25 m the system will work with 0.25 mm² instead of 0.5 mm²
***) Please note power separately 99-130929_6300B
Option
98-144591-C
Cable 1: Control Unit - ACC

Cable: 10 x LTW-UL2464 26AWG
Cable-connector: 10 way (ex. LTW)
5 m cable with connector supplied
Control
Unit
'ACC' Designation Remarks Color
10 way
LTW
Installation
1 NMEA+ NMEA position input Brown
2 NMEA- NMEA position input Blue
3 2182 Select OC output. Low when 2182 kHz is selected White
4 NC No Connection Green
5 MIC Handset microphone Yellow
6 EAR Handset earpiece Grey
7 HOOK PTT Hook and PTT Pink
8 +12 V DC 12 V supply to handset Red
9 GND System ground Black
10 GND System ground Orange
Cable 2: Control Unit - Ground

Recommended wire dimension: min. 2.5 mm2
Maximum length 0.2 m
Cable 3: Control Unit - Transceiver Unit

6 m cable with connectors supplied with equipment
Control Transceiver
Unit Unit
'TU-CU 'TU-CU Tvisted
Designation Remarks Color
BUS' BUS' pair
12 way 12 way
LTW LTW
1 1 a SHIELD Screen connected to system ground Brown
2 2 b GND System ground Blue
3 3 b +24 V Supply voltage for the Control Unit White
4 4 c CAN Vcc CAN supply (15 V DC) Green
5 5 d CAN H CAN data H Yellow
6 6 d CAN L CAN data L Grey
7 7 c CAN GND CAN ground Pink
Supply on signal to the Transceiver Unit
8 8 a SUPPLY_ON Red
Active when connected to GND
9 9 e AUDIO IN+ Black
Balanced Audio IN
10 10 e AUDIO IN- Orange
11 11 f AUDIO OUT+ Violet
Balanced Audio OUT
12 12 f AUDIO OUT- Cyan

Cable 3a: 2nd Control Unit - Transceiver Unit

If a 2nd control unit is installed, this can be done by splitting and extending the CAN bus, using e.g.
the 406208A control unit box.
Note that the CAN bus must be terminated with 120 Ohm in each end of the bus (not in the middle!).
The transceiver unit is terminated per default. Move Jumper W402 placed just inside the transceiver
unit, if termination is not needed in the place the transceiver is installed. In this case, termination
must added at both control units.
Cable 4: Transceiver Unit - TX Antenna

Cable: 50 ohm coaxial cable RG213/U (or better)
Maximum cable length 100 m
Cable-connector: UHF connector PL259, Crimp type connector should be used.
Cable 5: Transceiver Unit - Ground

Recommended wire dimension: min. 10 mm2
Maximum length 0.2 m
Cable 6: Transceiver Unit - RX Antenna

Type: 50 ohm coaxial cable RG213/U (or better)
Cable-connector: UHF connector PL259, Crimp type connector should be used.
Cable 7: Antenna Tuning Unit - Ground

Copper strap 100 x 0.5 mm or 3 x 6 mm shielded cable with wires and shielding connected to ATU
GND and shielding left open at the other end.
Refer to section ‘Ground Connections’
Cable 8: Control Unit – AUX

6 m cable with connector, available from eShop
Control
Unit
Cable
'AUX' Designation Remarks Color
no.
12 way
LTW
1 NC 10 No Connection Brown
2 NC 11 No Connection Blue
3 NC 11 No Connection White
4 NC 9 No Connection Green
5 OTHER DSC 8 + 5 V output, when active Yellow
ALARM
6 NC 10 No Connection Grey
7 DISTRESS 10 + 5 V output, when active Pink
ALARM
8 GND 9 System ground Red
9 SPEAKER OUT 8 External speaker (max. 6W in 8 ohm) Black
10 NC 10 No Connection Orange
11 NC 11 No Connection Violet
12 NC 12 No Connection Cyan
Cable 9: Transceiver Unit - SYS CON

Transceiver
Unit
'SYS CON'
10 way LTW
1 NMEA_IN+ NMEA position input Brown
Installation
2 NMEA_IN- NMEA position input Blue
3 GND System ground White
Single ended 600 ohms AF output
4 LINE_OUT Nominal 0 dBm in 600 ohm Green
Refers to system ground (GND)
Single ended 600 ohms AF input
5 LINE_IN Nominal level 0 dBm Yellow
Refers to system ground (GND)
Transmitter inhibit/RX mute input Pulled up to +15 V
6 TX_INHIBIT Grey
Low when TX keyed
7 TX_KEYED Pink
OC output, max. 50 mA, 12 V
+12 V output
8 12V_OUT Red
Max. 50 mA
Transmitter key input. Pulled up to +15 V
9 EXT KEY Black
10 GND System ground Orange
Cable 10: Transceiver Unit - AUX

Transceiver
Unit
'AUX'
10 way LTW
1 NMEA_IN+ NMEA input Brown
2 NMEA_IN- NMEA input Blue
3 NMEA_OUT+ NMEA out White
4 NMEA_OUT- NMEA out Green
5 Test_TX Reserved for factory test Yellow
6 Test_RX Reserved for factory test Grey
7 PPS+ Future use (1 Hz Puls input) Pink
8 PPS- Future use (1 Hz Puls input) Red
9 AC_ALR Supply Alarm input, active low Black
10 GND GND Orange

Cable 11: Message Terminal

Cable: Shielded high quality USB-cable
Cable 12: Ethernet

Cable: STP/FTP CAT-5E or better
Cable 13: Transceiver Unit – 24 V Battery

For power cable information see section 2.6 DC Power Cabling
Cable 14: Message terminal

5 m cable supplied with Telex option kit
SAILOR 6208
Message
Control Unit
terminal
Designation Remarks Color Connecton Box
'NMEA'
Pin number
5 way LTW
1 System GND GND 1
2 CAN S CAN Vcc Red 4
3 CAN C CAN GND Black 7
4 CAN H CAN H White 5
5 CAN L CAN L Blue 6
Cable 15: Control Unit - Transceiver Unit

For extended cable length, use shielded twisted pair cable 6x2x0.5mm2 or better
For connection details refer to wiring table for cable 3.

2.7 Position and time information

2.7.1 Connection of Navigation Equipment
Navigation equipment complying with the NMEA 0183/IEC 61162-1 standard may be connected for
automatic position and time updating. Connection is made to the NMEA+/NMEA- connections in the
Control Unit ACC connector or the NMEA+/NMEA- connections in the Transceiver Unit AUX or SYSCON
connector.
The NMEA receive circuit consists of an optoisolator with a 470 ohms series resistor to insure current
mode operation and a shunt diode to limit reverse bias as shown below. The circuit is isolated from ground.
Installation
NMEA IN + A The circuit operates with a minimum
differential input voltage of 2 volts
and draws less than 2 mA from the
NMEA IN - B line at that voltage. The maximum
voltage is 15 volts.
Interconnection between devices may be by means of two-conductor shielded twisted-pair cable.

Multiple listeners may be connected to a single talker. The receivers are connected in parallel. The shield
should be connected to the navigator chassis and should not be connected at any listener. However the
shield should be continuous (unbroken) between all listeners.
Supported sentences:
GLL (longitude, lattitude, utc, status, mode)
GGA (longitide, lattitude, utc, quality )
RMC (longitude, lattitude, utc, status, mode)
GNS (longitude, lattitude, utc, mode)
ZDA (utc, day, month, year)
Only the mentioned fields are used - the rest are discarded.
NMEA data on the LAN-connection is also accepted. This data should comply with IEC 61162-450.

Position and time information
2.8 Telex operation

The GMDSS Radiotelex Terminal is designed in accordance with relevant IMO, ITU and ETSI recom-
mendation/specifications and has been approved for shipboard installations to be operating within the
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.
It supports world-wide ship-to-ship, shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore communication by utilizing the

radiotelex protocols described in ITU-R M.625. In case of two-way communication an ARQ (Automatic
Repetition reQuest) algorithm is used, and when broadcasting FEC (Forward Error Correction) is used.
Rx Tx
250W MF/HF with 6 ch. Scanning TT-608xA

DSC Watch receiver Power Supply
TT-6201A TT-6201A
Handset Handset
TT-638xB
TT-636xB Antenna Tuning
Transceiver Unit Unit
(Optional) TT-6209A
Accessory TT-630xA
TT-6270A
Connection Box MF/HF Control Unit
Other Alarm
Distress Alarm (Optional)
TT-6208A
TT-6209A Control Unit
Accessory Connection Box
Connection Box
GPS option Telex option

2182 select option
TT- 6103A TT- 6006A H1252B
Alarm Panel Message Terminal Printer
GPS on LAN option

TT-6197A
Ethernet Switch TT-6001A
Keyboard
TT-6286A TT-6286A
DGNSS Antenna - Active DGNSS Antenna - Active
TT-6588A TT-6588A
DGNSS Receiver DGNSS Receiver
Optional connection

Telex operation
2.9 ID programming
2.9.1 Front Panel
Installation
1. Loudspeaker.
2. Four soft keys with function title in the display.
3. Large TFT color display.
4. Alphanumerical keys to enter Rx or Tx frequency or text strings.
5. CH button for channel selection.
6. Rx/Tx Key to enter Tx or RX frequency.
7. Connector for handset or handmicrophone.
8. Distress button for sending a Distress alert.
9. RF gain control (IF).
10. Volume knob with key-press function for power on/off.
11. Selector and dim knob with key-press function for radio operation and setup.
12. Mode key to select the work mode: SSB, AM Broadcast, DSC, Telex.
13. Replay button to play back up to 240 s voice messages.

ID programming
2.9.2 Setup Menu

Menu items shown in bold is only available in the menu structure when it is extended by access password
>1-2-3-4-5< in the System Setup menu.
Setup Menu
Soft keys (2) Radio setup Scan Hang Time
Scan Resume
Scan Mode
External PTT
LSB Mode: OFF
ATU: Enabled
TX AM 2182: Disabled
1x> Channel Setup Watch Receiver
Privat Channels
DSC Watch
TX Band
2x> Power Supply Monitor: OFF
3x> DSC Setup Position & MMSI
DSC Groups
Auto- Ack Test
Auto-Ack Polling
Auto-Ack Position
Auto-Ack Individual
Non-Distr. Inactivity
Distress Inactivity
Comm. Inactivity
Non-Distr. Alarms
Self-Term. Distr. Alarms
Medical Transport
Neutral Crafts
Print DSC
DSC self-test
4x> DSC Call Logs Received Distress
Transmitted Calls
Received Calls
5x> System Setup Printer Configuration
System Time & Date
Inactivity Timeout
Language
Theme
GPS Input
NMEA in
LWE Talkers
LWE Identity
Factory Defaults
Password
Reset MMSI no
Radio Info
6x> Controller Setup Handset 1 Vol
Handset 2 Vol
Wheel Lock
High Priority
Controller info

ID programming
Setup Menu
7x> Diagnostics Log
Self Test
ATU Status
8x> System Config 6 Ch WR: Disabled
Telex: Disabled
2.9.3 Change / reset MMSI
Installation
MMSI no is requested at ‘first time power up’ and directly programmed via the numeric keyboard (4)
If a MMSI reset or change of registration is needed it is accessed via the Setup Menu:
Operation Key Operation Function

Press 2 2 x More
2 Setup
2 5x> System Setup
Scroll down to 11 Rotate Password
Select (press) 11
Key in 4 1-2-3-4-5
Scroll down to 11 Reset MMSI Number
Select (press) 11 Yes
Key in MMSI 4 9 digits 123456789

ID programming
2.10 Programming Telex ID

Programming Telex ID is done via the in SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal.
Requires that the Telex option has been enabled in the radio (see ‘Option Code Activation’) and TLX
mode selected on the Control Unit (12).
The MMSI (9 digits) is automatically transferred from radio to SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal when
TLX mode is selected.
5 digit TLX call code and answerback is programmed on screen via the SAILOR 6006 Message terminal.
Operation Key Action

Press Settings
Identification
Key in Pswd 1-2-3-4
Key in 5 digit call code (1-2-3-4-5)
Press Answer back
Key in* Answer back max 20 characters
Press OK
If a 5 digit TLX call code has not been issued or otherwise is not available, insert 5 x 2 (22222) to indi-
cate invalid call code.
*
Step Action Step Action
1 Figure shift (FS) 6 Space
2 Carriage return (CR) 7 Abbreviated ID
3 Line feed (LF) 8 Space
4 5 or 9 digit call ID 9 X
5 letter shift (LS) 10 Letter shifts to obtain 20 characters

Programming Telex ID
Figure Shift (FS), Letter Shift (LS), Carriage Return (CR) and Line Feed (LF) are normally not required
inserted in the answerback.
Installation

Programming Telex ID
2.11 Configuration
The GMDSS approved radio is by default configured to meet the legislative requirements and restrictions.
Optional functionality may be configured and will normally require national exemptions to be utilized.
Configuration and test facilities, which are considered ‘user facilities and basic settings’, are available
via the menu structure.
Further configuration possibilities are available behind the access password >1-2-3-4-5< indicating that
any changes in this area will affect the system operation and therefore should be done with caution.
Other configurations considered installation features are accessed via the Service Interface.
Please refer to the '97-147768 – User manual SAILOR 6300B MF/HF Service Interface', available for
download at Cobham extranet.
2.11.1 CU configuration
Priority setting is via the menu and Main CU is High Priority = ON and Slave CU is High Priority = OFF.

Press 2 2 x More
2 Setup
2 3x> Controller Setup
Scroll down to 11 Rotate High Priority
Select 11 Press
Select 11 Rotate High Priority = ON/OFF
Press 2 Exit To store
2.11.2 ATU configuration

ATU is default enabled.
ATU enable/disable is configured via the Service Interface.
Only disable ATU when testing on 50 load or using a dedicated antenna matched for a certain frequency.
2.11.3 DSC printing ON/OFF

Press 2 2 x More
2 Setup
2 3x> DSC Setup
Scroll down to 11 Rotate Print DSC: OFF
Select 11 Press
Select 11 Select ON/OFF
LAN connected printer can now be selected to print DSC messages from the log. A SAILOR 6004 Control
Panel with printer is also accepted. Please check ‘2.12.4 DSC Printer Configuration’ for setup.

Configuration
2.11.4 DSC Printer configuration

Press 2 2 x More
2 Setup
2 5x> System Setup
Scroll down to 11 Rotate Printer configuration
Select 11 Press
Installation
2.11.5 DSC self test
Menu Key Operation Function
3x> 2 DSC setup
Scroll 11 DSC Self Test
Press 11 Select RUN
Press 11 To Activate
System start TX test With DSC call on 2187.5 kHz to own WR.
2.11.6 Factory default/reset

Factory default is a ‘User defined’ reset of settings and address books etc.

Press 2 2 x More
2 Setup
2 5x> System Setup
Scroll down to 11 Rotate Factory Default
Press 11 Select Continue Factory Reset
Select 2 Yes / No Factory Resetting
Please wait up to 30 sec.
System reboot and Control Unit connecting to radio.
2.11.7 Factory reset via service tool

Factory reset will bring all ID and configuration settings in the radio system back to factory level as a
new system and is performed via the Service Interface or in the protected menu on the Control Unit.
Options already enabled in the system will remain activated. Resetting of options require separate
operation via the Service Interface.
2.11.8 LSB mode configuration

LSB (Lower Side Band) mode is configured via the Service Interface or in the protected menu.
GMDSS radios require SSB operation in USB (Upper Side Band) mode and may only have LSB mode
enabled on a special exemption depending on national requirements where the ship is registered.
Radios installed and operated as ‘non-GMDSS radios’ can have LSB enabled.

Configuration
2.11.9 Option code activation

6-channel Watch Receiver and Telex functions are optional features and are thus disabled in the radio
as supplied from factory.
Both functions are enabled by inserting a unique 10 digit option code for each via the System Confi-
guration in the Setup menu:

Press 2 2 x More
2 Setup
2 6x> System configuration
Select 11 6 CH WR Option Code
Key in DSC6 option code 2 xxxxxxxxxx Enabled
Scroll down to 11 TLX mode Option Code
Key in TLX option code 4 xxxxxxxxxx Enabled
The 10 digit option codes for 500 W systems are foc and supplied with equipment (not programmed).
The 10 digit option codes for 150 W/250 W systems may be ordered with the system or any time later.
DSC6 option code part number: 406300-006
TLX option code part number: 406300-001
DSC6 and TLX option codes are unique to each radio and generated on basis of the TU serial number
and locked to this.
Option codes already generated either through purchase or as factory supplied for the 500 W systems
may be looked up in the ‘Configuration Key Search’ at www.cobham.com/satcom.
Options already enabled in a system will remain activated even after ‘Factory default’ and ‘Factory Reset’
operation. To disable these optional functions requires reset of the respective option code using the
Service Interface.
2.11.10 Power Supply monitoring

This item requires a SAILOR 6081A located on same LAN network segment as the TU.
Power Supply monitoring is by default set ‘OFF’ from factory.

When the Power Supply monitoring is set ‘ON’ the TU ‘Supply Alarm’ connector becomes active and
ready for interconnection to the Power Supply/Charger in order to monitor ‘AC Alarm’ and ‘Battery
High/Low Voltage Alarm’ states.
The Power Supply monitoring function meets the GMDSS requirements for AC fail and Battery voltage
alarms with acoustic and visual indication on the Control Unit.

Press 2 2 x More
2 Setup
2 2x> Power Supply
Select 11 Press Monitor
Scroll 11 Select Enabled/Disabled
Select 11 Press Enabled
Press 2 OK Enabled
Press 2 Exit
Detailed Power Supply and Charger configuration is available in the in the SAILOR 6081 Power Supply
Unit and Charger Installation & User Manual.

Configuration
2.11.11 TX band configuration

Press 2 2 x More
2 Setup
2 1x> Channel Setup
Scroll down 11 Rotate TX-Band
Select 11 Press
Press 2 Add New band
Installation
Key In Band limits 4 1605,0 The freqs wanted
26175,0
Press 2 Save Free run TX
2.11.12 Watch Receiver settings

Press 2 2 x More
2 Setup
2 1x> Channel Setup
Select 11 Press Watch Receiver
This menu will show watch receiver frequencies.
2.11.13 Special configuration

Ship counter part configuration and special facilities are configured via the Service Interface.
Please refer to 2.11 for details

Configuration
2.12 Final installation check

Refer to ‘User Manual’ – chapter Service & Preventive Maintenance.

Chapter 3
Technical description
3.1 Control Unit
The Control Unit consists of a main module 60-127962 and two sub modules: HMI module 60-127963 and the
Intercon module 60-127964.
The main module consists of the digital part, i.e. the microprocessor, program FLASH, SDRAM, TU-CU Bus commu-
nication driver and Ethernet interface.
The main module also consists of an analog part, i.e. the voltage regulators, the analog interface circuits and the
analog output drivers (audio and light). The main module supports a build-in speaker and the connectivity of an
external 8 ohm speaker. The module also controls the the graphical TFT color display (240x320 dots).
The HMI module contains a small keyboard interface and encoders for volume and rotary knob.
The Intercon module contains the connectors for external interfaces.
3.2 Transceiver Unit
The Transceiver Unit consists of four modules. Two modules located in the base part of the unit: a Supply Filter
module, an Exciter Control module, and two modules are located in the door part of the unit: a power amplifier
module including filter bank and a switched mode power supply. The main wiring is by ribbon cables with Micro
Match connectors. RF signals are routed in coaxial cables.
3.3 Supply Filter module 57-139985

To reduce electromagnetic interference even when transmitting at high power, a supply filter PCB consisting of a
common mode choke and high voltage decoupling capacitors is integrated in the transceiver unit.
There are no serviceable parts on this PCB.
3.4 Exciter Control module (ECM) 60-139984

The ECM board is the main board of the system 6000B MF/HF. This board consists of the following main items:
• Local power supplies generating supplies to the integrated circuitry present on the ECM board.
• RF input with Surge Arrester (90VDC +/-20% and in accordance with ITU-T Rec. K.12 and
DIN 57845/VDE0845) .
• Anti-aliasing and power line noise filter with pass band of 150kHz to 30MHz.
• Variable Gain Amplifier and input overload protection.
• 16 bit Analog to Digital Converter sampled at 98.304MHz generated by 0.3ppm local oscillator
on 17.8176MHz
• FPGA doing direct sampling, multiple receiver chains, filtering, SWR protection and direct
up-conversion transmitter chain.
• Flash ADC used as input to protection circuitry yielding response time in microseconds towards
bad SWR.
• Dual TX DAC modulating directly on the transmitter frequency.
• Broad band high linearity amplifier outputting RF signal at approximately +9 dBm.
• DSP for signal processing, modulation schemes, power loop, modem and ATU control.
• FSK modem for communication with the antenna tuning unit.
• ARM processor with DDR3 RAM and eMMC Flash for LAN connectivity, control and boot of
other peripherals. Furthermore, NMEA, real time clock and CAN.
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LEDs on the ECM boards can be used to verify the following items:
LED Normal state Status

FPGA A Off Transmit protection detected in current PTT session (reset
when PTT is released and pressed again)
FPGA D Off Reset from CPU has not been detected after FPGA boot.
FPGA B Blink Reserved
FPGA C Blink Reduced DAC clock ~2.93Hz – not necessarily in phase with
FPGA LED
FPGA OWRFLW Off ADC Overflow
FPGA ALIVE Blink Alive led – Shall blink at ~2.93Hz
LED C - On when transmitting – on while tuning – off in RX
LED B Off Lit if SWR protection is engaged
LED A - On when transmitting – off during tune – off in RX (TX monitor)
CPU HB Blink Kernel heartbeat
ARM CPU ALIVE Blink MFHF Application heartbeat
CPU Act Blink Off when CPU is idle
eMMC Act - Blinks when accessing flash file system
STATUS Blink DSP is running
ALIVE Off
3.5 PA and Filters module 60-122881

The PA and Filters module includes PA drivers, PA-stage, protection circuits, bias circuits, key circuit and five low-
pass filters with relays and relay drivers. The PA and Filters receive the modulated RF input signal from the RX/EX
Signal Path and delivers the amplified and filtered output signal to the TX/RX connector via a receive/transmit relay
on the Control/Intercon module.
The low-pass filters remove the unwanted harmonic frequencies from the PA signal. The Filpeak and PAprotec outputs
are monitoring signals for the Control/Intercon module. The driver and final power amplifier stages are galvanically
isolated on input and output as they are supplied directly from the 24 V DC input. The selection of low-pass filter is
controlled by the Control/Intercon module.
The PA filters cover the frequency ranges:
1.6 3.1 MHz

3.1 5.0 MHz
5.0 9.0 MHz
9.0 17.0 MHz
17.0 29.7 MHz
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3.6 PA and Filters module 60-123937 (FCC)

The PA and Filters module includes PA drivers, PA-stage, protection circuits, bias circuits, key circuit and five low-
pass filters with relays and relay drivers. The PA and Filters receive the modulated RF input signal from the RX/EX
Signal Path and delivers the amplified and filtered output signal to the TX/RX connector via a receive/transmit relay
on the Control/Intercon module.
The low-pass filters remove the unwanted harmonic frequencies from the PA signal. The Filpeak and PAprotec outputs
are monitoring signals for the Control/Intercon module. The driver and final power amplifier stages are galvanically
isolated on input and output as they are supplied directly from the 24 V DC input. The selection of low-pass filter is
controlled by the Control/Intercon module.
The PA filters cover the frequency ranges:
1.6 2.3 MHz

2.3 3.05 MHz
3.05 4.5 MHz
4.5 8.8 MHz
8.8 16.81 MHz
16.81 19.0 MHz
19.0 30.0 MHz
3.7 SMPS module 60-122882 (150 W/250 W)

The Switched Mode Power Supply supplies the low power circuits of the equipment with the various stabilized voltages
required, and provides galvanic isolation from the supply source. The equipment is supplied from a 21.6 – 31.2 V DC
power source. The module also carries the input filter and PA supply output which is not galvanically isolated.
The power supply converts the incoming voltage to 7.5 V, +15 V, -15, and 25 V. The SMPS is switched on from the
Control Unit via the TU-CU Bus SUPPLY ON wire and switched off under software control via the SUPPLY ON/OFF
connection from the Control/Intercon module. The DC supply voltage is sensed by a BAT INFO detector circuit and
fed to the Control/Intercon module for automatic RF output power adjustment.
3.8 SMPS module 60-126172 (500 W)

The Switched Mode Power Supply supplies the low power circuits of the equipment with the various stabilized voltages
required, and provides galvanic isolation from the supply source. The equipment is supplied from a 21.6 – 31.2 V DC
power source. The module also carries a protection circuit for over/under voltage, wrong polarity and error detection.
This circuit operates a relay on SMPS module 60-126136.
The power supply converts the incoming voltage to 7.5 V, +15 V, -15, 25 and 30 V. The SMPS is switched on from
the Control Unit via the Scanbus SUPPLY ON wire and switched off under software control via the SUPPLY ON/OFF
connection from the Control/Intercon module. The DC supply voltage is sensed by a BAT INFO detector circuit and
fed to the Control/Intercon module for automatic RF output power adjustment.

Transceiver unit block diagram (150W/250W)
3.9 SMPS module 60-126136 (500 W)

This switched mode power supply contains a common input filter for 60-126136 and 60-126172 and supplies the
PA. The input and output are galvanically isolated, and the output is floating with regards to ground.
The supply for the PA is 45 V, and is switched on with the HT On connection. A reduced voltage for the PA is avai-
lable in Telex-mode.
A fan blower control circuit is also employded. As the PA and / or the SMPS heats up, the fans will be activated.
Should the temperature reach unsafe levels, the power for the PA will be switched off.
3.10 Antenna Tuning Unit
3.10.1 ATU module 60-122883 (150 W/250 W)

The ATU module comprises of a tuning network, measuring system and micro-controller circuits. The ATU module
matches the impedance of the antenna to 50 ohm in order to gain the best possible SWR towards the TU. The TU
communicates tuning process and frequency information with the ATU. The tuning network consists of capacitor bank
1, capacitor bank 2, and an inductor bank. With these banks it is possible to form either an L-network or a pi-network.
The capacitor banks and inductor bank are built up by binary related capacitors and coils. The setting of capacitance
and inductance is accomplished by relays. To prevent overload of the relays, current detectors are incorporated in
the inductor bank and in capacitor bank 2 and information fed back to the transceiver unit to decrease the output
power if maximum permissible current is exceeded. To prevent overheating a temperature sensor is incorporated
which at excessive temperatures commands the transceiver to reduce the output power.
In receive mode an RX-Amplifier included in the Antenna Tuning Unit is utilized, to improve the sensitivity of the
system by providing 50 ohm impedance. This is only used when connected to a 6000A MF/HF System.
Block diagram
DC regulators
12V 5V
regulator regulator
to digital RX amplifier
circuits
Rx
13/24V 24V in Rx & Tune Tx Amp
SMPS 13V in Tx
24V
control by
to relays uP to relays
RF filter
Antenna
RX/TX/ Tuning circuit

ATU/COM High Pass Filter rx L-bank L-bank
24V DC Directional IL detector
Tune Att. tx
Coupler
4 dB
26dB Antenna
Modem filter Ic Connector
detector Horn
CB1
control by
uP
CB2
Vref Vw
control control current

Demodulator Modulator Rx/Tx banks detectors
Phase &
Voltage
Temperature
Detectors Micro Prosessor
sensor
40637_6300B

Transceiver unit interconnection diagram
3.10.2 ATU module 60-131020 (500W)

The ATU module comprises of a tuning network, measuring system and micro-controller circuits. The ATU module
matches the impedance of the antenna to 50 ohm in order to gain the best possible SWR towards the TU. The TU
communicates tuning process and frequency information with the ATU. The tuning network consists of capacitor bank
1, capacitor bank 2, and an inductor bank. With these banks it is possible to form either an L-network or a pi-network.
The capacitor banks and inductor bank are built up by binary related capacitors and coils. The setting of capacitance
and inductance is accomplished by relays. To prevent overload of the relays, current detectors are incorporated in
the inductor bank and in capacitor bank 2 and information fed back to the transceiver unit to decrease the output
power if maximum permissible current is exceeded. To prevent overheating a temperature sensor is incorporated
which at excessive temperatures commands the transceiver to reduce the output power.
Block diagram
DC regulators
12V 5V
regulator regulator
to digital
circuits
Fan
Temperature
controlled
24V
to relays
RF filter
Antenna
RX/TX/ Tuning circuit

ATU/COM High Pass Filter L-bank L-bank
24V DC IL detector
Directional Iant. detector
Tune Att.
Coupler
6 dB
31dB Antenna
Modem filter Ic Connector
detector Horn
CB1
control by
uP
CB2
Vref Vw
control current
Demodulator Modulator banks detectors
Phase &
Voltage
Temperature
Detectors Micro Prosessor
sensor
99-126349

Transceiver unit interconnection diagram
3.11 Power control and protection system

The Transceiver has an automatic power level system, which ensures that optimum power is delivered to the An-
tenna. The Tune Sequence, which is automatically initiated when keying the transmitter after a frequency change,
makes the Tuning Network of the Antenna Tuning Unit tune to the best obtainable SWR. This is followed by an
Automatic Level Control (ALC) adjustment according to the available power supply voltage, measuring the output
current of the PA Filters (FILPEAK @ 10 Vp at full output), transmitting AM carrier, and setting the overall gain by
the ALC voltage. It is now possible to transmit at full output power unless protection is activated or LOW POWER is
selected. The output power is continuously monitored by the TU, and is automatically adjusted during transmission
to provide reliable communication.
3.11.1 Power Amplifier Protection

The protection of the power amplifier consists of V+I protection, SWR protection, and thermal protection. When
the output signal of the voltage detector at the output of the power amplifier exceeds 10 V the output power is
reduced to a safe level. The thermal protection consist of a temperature sensor on the power amplifier. The available
power supply voltage is measured in the DC power supply and the information is transferred to the ECM module.
If the supply voltage drops the microprocessor will adjust the output power to keep distortion below the limits.
3.11.2 Antenna Tuning Unit Protection

The ATU is protected by several detectors all monitored by the ATU's microprocessor, which calculates the SWR,
temperature, maximum voltage and current. If these parameters are not below safe operating limits it requests for
lower power.

Chapter 4
Service
4.1 Preventive maintenance
Due to the modern design of the transceiver preventive maintenance can be reduced to a minimum
provided the equipment is correctly installed. To ensure maximum performance and minimum repair
trouble we recommend following the below stated items for preventive maintenance:
1. The condition of the battery should be checked at frequent intervals.
2. Check the condition of antenna installation, ground connection and cables at regular intervals.
Salt deposits on insulators must be removed with water to avoid flash-over when transmitting.
3. Keep antenna feed-through insulators clean.
4. Ensure that no objects are obstructing the free airflow through the cooling channels of the Transceiver
Unit and keep the units free of dust accumulation to prevent overheating.
5. For cleaning use a damp cloth. Sticky dirt may be removed using a cloth with a weak soap solution.
Wipe off with a clean cloth.
4.2 Cleaning the Air filter (500 W Transciver only)

The transceiver unit uses 2 fans to cool all circuitry inside the unit. To keep the cooling air clean an air
Service
filter is placed in front of each fan. These air filters should be cleaned frequently, especially under dusty
working conditions. A clogged air filter will block efficient cooling and the transmitter output power will
be reduced to avoid over-heating.
Remove the air filter cover from the buttom of the transceiver unit by gently pushing towards right and
pulling it out from the cabinet. Take out the air filters from the cover. Clean the air filters refit and re-
assemble the unit.
Air filter
Filter cover
99-126839
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Software update
4.3 System test and verification

Ref to ‘User Manual’ – chapter 'Service & Preventive Maintenance'
4.4 Software update

For Software upload please refer to '97-147768 – User manual SAILOR 6300B MF/HF Service Interface',
available for download at Cobham extranet.
Latest SW for CU and TU is available for download at www.cobham.com/satcom, Service and Support.
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Chapter 5
Spare part exchange

5.1 Disassembling the Transeciver Init (150 W/250 W)
To open the transceiver unit loosen the 4 screws (2 on each side) on the side of the cabinet.
Move the screws to the side to unlock the TU. Now open the TU by pulling the front door towards you.
Loosen 4 screws
Screw A2 M6x30mm
87.838
Hinge Bolt, Hinge Bolt,

ø11.4 x 27mm ø11.4 x ø27 x 54.5mm
238107 238106
Spare part exchange
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Disassembling the Transceiver Unit (500 W)
5.2 Disassembling the Transceiver Unit (500 W)

To remove the transceiver cover loosen the 4 screws (2 on each side) on the side of the cabinet and
pull the cover from the transceiver.
Loosen 4 screws
M6x16
SMPS modules
Loosen 17 screws
M3x8
99-126728
To open the transceiver loosen the 2 screews on the right hand side of the cabinet.
Loosen 2 screws M6x30

Required service tool:
hexagonal socket wrench,
bits 1/4", length min. 16 cm.
SYNTHESIZER and
DSC WR module
RX/EX SIGNAL
PATH module
CONTROL/
INTERCON module
99-126886
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98-144591-C
H2 H1
C53
C52
PA AND FILTERS module 60-122881/60-123937
C244
C227 E3
C145
C241
C228
H17 H15
C229
C208
R180 R180
C138
R122
R123
R124
R125
R126
K13
C3
K1
R150
2
X1
L43
K14
C126
C235
V3
C90
R171
R172
C233
C245
C252
C164 C139
R168
R167
R142
R135
R133
H35
L12
C75 C221 C209
C108
C144
C206
C11
X100
C65
H32
C50
C31
C256 H33
C150
C140
L57
L40 L52
C127
C80
C98
C151
C153
C152
N6
L32 N16
C213
C26
H25
R189 H13
C32
C141
R141
C137 X2
C72
C92 C219
L46 C198
C205 C220 D3 C197
C106
C68 L55 C196
R82
R173
C199
C73
C89 C188
L44
C81 C189
C143
H18
C154
C190
L11
C248 C96 C67 C191
C88 C192
C250 C63 C193
X2
H46 C97 C69 C194
C136 N3 C195
R179
C200
C128
C76
L31
C54
C77
V47
R83
C186 C133 R84 R85
C207
C181
V49 C240
L13
R2
L30
C64
R29
C57
C66
L41
L56
C187 C132 V50
C93
C212
L21
L51
R1
C86 C130
C78 L45
L54
R81
R79
R77
R143
R144
R145
R146
R147
C135 C134
L22 H45
X8 R163
C211
C129 C226
R162
C247
C87
C204
C79 R153 R148
R152 R149
C71 C131 D4
R151
C94 L42 R31
H23 C70 H11 H16 C155
150 W/250 W Transceiver Unit
C61
C85 W1 W2
K3 C84
L53
C148
R106
R105
R104
R103
R97
K10
C62
D1 W8
C210
K8
R111
R110
R109
R108
R107
C251
K11
R177
R114
R113
R112
R116
R115
L50
R187
R188
R197
K16
K15
R186
C246 R176
TX
C243 R169
K9 C147
R132
V25
V24
V23
V22
N15
C162
R131
C20
C161 C163
C146 C185 C184 R130
C149
X7
R174 C160
R161
C159
R36
C118
C115
C46
C225 R129
C112
C110
H6
C48
V15
H21
C12
C34
L16 C158
N7
L14 R212 R128
C230
C254
H19 L1
R54
R12
N25
C10
R209
R203
R202
C157
R194
C120
R127
L8
R63
C122
R195
C123
V71
V70
C95
C231
V31
R211
V33 R164
V60
C255 R192
R210 R182
H47 R213 H10 H14
C18 R191
C27
C17
V7 V5 C124 1
R51
R160
C28 R102
1
V59
C105 R50
R181
C16 C215 R13 C38
C37 R23
H27 C29 X16
C103
R165 R8
V11
H48
C23
C40
R101
R52
C102 C5
C24
R17 C4 R11 X11
R22 R10
C176 R37 R42
T3 C169
R9
R16
R15
R7
C175
V10
H42 H43
C253
R154
C6
C180
C43
C42
C41
C182 H24 X11
C166
C142
C167
C39
C173 C172 C242
C249
H41 H44
C183 C7
C14
C44
H22
T2 T1 R6
R18
R38
V9
R43
X17
C25 R21
H49 C15
C22
V17
R26
R19
R20
H26 C30
V12
C35 C9 R5 R25
V8
C13 C214 C100 R55
R24
C36 C156 V43
C8
V16
C104 R27 C101 R53
R49 C174
R219 C177 R46 C201 C202

W11
H9 R216 H12
The following modules are available as service parts.
V14
V6
R218
C47
C238
V4 V28
EX
V32
C114
C33
R178 R178
C125
R196
C234
R64
R217
C178
C119
R193
R62
L9
R190
L15 R66 R155
R14
C232
R86
R4
R3
R175
R134
C171
C224
C1 N24 H7 R185 C239 C237 C236 R95
R220 R184 C121 R80
C45
C49
C117
C168
R94 C107
C111
C109
C203
R215 C218
V2
V48 V51 V52 C99
C223 C222 R63
C217
N1
R35
R138
R214
R59 R156 R157 N2
N14
R183
C2 N4
R159
C216
R158
C179
R96
H5
R98
R90
C165
R39
R41
R45
R48
R68
R73
R58
R136
R61
R99
R198
R200
R204
R206
R208
C170 R74
R70
R71
V55
R88 V30 R75
V46
C59
R56
V13
C19
R140
R69
N17 N18 N19 N20 N21 N22 N23 N13 N5 N8 N9 N10 N11 N12 N27 V53
R91
R166
R89 C113 V44
C21
V45
R137
V18
V19
V20
V21
V37
R139
R34 R40 R44 R47 R67 R72 R57
R93 R100 R199 R201 R65 V42
R205 R207
Exiter Control module 60-139984
R60
R92
R32
E1
V27
R28
R30
R33 H29
V26
H8 H31
H20
1 X3 V36 V35 R170 V40 V34 H28
1 X4 H30
1 X5
X3 X4 X5
E2
Chapter 5: Spare part exchange

H37
H4
Supply Filter
W3 W4 W5 module 57-139985
1 SMPS module 60-122882 1 1

5.3 Transceiver Unit module location
W6
Black
Red
W7
CU LAN LAN
24 V DC CU BUS SYS COM AUX
TX RX
99-133526_System 6000B - +
5-3
Transceiver Unit module location
Spare part exchange

500 W Transciver Unit
The modules and internal cables illustrated in the following pages are available as spare parts, some as
individual parts and others as part of a subassembly or a set. For identification of parts and part numbers
refer to the eShop at the Thrane & Thrane Extranet.”
R5 V4 R2
H2 H3
H4
R79 R3
R21
C68 C5
V19
R73
W19
V37 V33 C1
C6
C57
C53 R57
C7
R78 V6 V17 R68 R70
R10
R27
R69 V5 C2
C44
R76
C47
V38
X1
C56 R56 R19 R64 R23

R18
R4 V25
V16
C66
R28
R29
R33
R45
V22
V14
R32
R7
V34 R74 R82 C3
N5 N2
R67
V11
V24 V29
C54
R63
V47
H1 C67 R31
N3
R51
R17
R75
C38 R14
V15
V36
V18
HS2 R72 C8 R8 C4
V23
V26 R34 R50 R13 R84
R77 R54 R62 V12
R55 R15
C55
V46
R30 R6
R39
R12
V28
R66
R9
C65
R71 R81
N1
V21
R36
R65 C58 R20 R1
C62
R16
R26
R46 D1 V32
R41
C45
V44
R11
V42
C61 R53 V27
C40 L4 C39 C49 R80 V31
V1
R83
C46 R24
C52 V30
V40
N4
C9
C31 R52 R40
R59 C18
R25 C17 C15
R22
C51
V8
V7
L1 C30 C29
R60
C43
T2
T1 C11
R42
C42 C14 C12
C34 L5 HS1
C33 C32
V9
R86
R61
V20 C60 C16 C10
C13
V2
R44 R58
C63
L2
R43
C37 R47
V43
V45
L3 C59
C36 C35 R35 R48
C71
C64
V51 R38
C41
V52
V50
R37 H10 H11
C19 R87 V49

C20 L6 V48 R49 V41
C69
V10 V39 R85

V35
H9 H12
H8
SMPS 60-126172
X7 X6
C70
H5
W17 W18
H7 H6
X7 X6
H3 H4
SMPS 60-126136 H5
W20
C74
R74
R73
X3
R49 R48 R55 V25

V34
C31
R63 R62
R70
R1
C101 C102 C103 C104 R35 C44 R29 R30
N4
R69
R71 R26
V13
C26
V37
R54
C24
R42
R31
C18 R27 C5
R32
L8
V24
N2
R46
C7
R21 R40 V35
C19
C38
H2 C105 C106 C107 C108
N5
C20 R66 R28
R43
V20
C15 C39 R68 R67
N1
C12 C37 R15 C54 R11
R44
R22
R37
R41
C14
R39
C11
R36
V4
R4
C1
C9
R53 R56
V16 V18 R82 R79
C109 C110 C111 C112 R57 R65
R80 R81
L10
R51
V31
V32
H10 V28
L4
L11 H9
C121
L9
C13
R50
C23
R58
C6
C75
R52 V33
V30
C56
C47
C76 C78 C77
H13 V36
C16 H12
C32
C122 L6 V38 V39 C25
H34 H39
H35 H40
W21
H36 H41
K2
K1
H23 H28 H37 H42

H22 H27 H38 H43
X4
H21 H26
V22
C63
V21
H20 H25
H19 H24
C60
C29
C123 R76 L12
R33
C21
C64
C66
C65
C72
R77
T1
C58
L14
C48
C124 C59
C70
L1 L5
L3 R75
W22
C30
C28
R78
C55
X5
C61
L13
C129 R61 H18
H17
H33
H32
H16 H31
C71
H15
H14
H30
H29
C22
H44 H49
H45 H50
L2 H46 H51 C27

V8 V12 H47
H48
H52
H53
C57
L7 C62
V15
C131 V14 V7 R24
R25 V6 H11
C17
R34
R23
V11
C3
H1 C132 C130 V5
C68
C69 C67
R9 V10
R13
X10 X11 X12 X13 V2
C4
R19
OLS
R16
R17
R83
V19
R84
V3 N3 C2
R85 R3
R18 R12
R86 R2
H6
R14 R10
R7
R6 R8
V17
X22 V1 V9 R5 X23 H7
H8
C8
W23
99-126732
Loosen 15 screws M3x8

to remove SMPS chassis
Internal SMPS
PA SMPS
99-126896

5.4 Module overview

Exciter Control module 60-139984
.SK1
C1398
REF C1399
R777
R1333
R780
R778
C725
R1341
C1342
C1332
C728
C726
R776
R779
C724
R781
C729
C727
C1335
C1334
L1301
U1307
C712
C714
C1341
C1704 CR1701
L1301
R1305
R1700
N1701
C703
R1337
+
C1717
C1719
C1753
R1701 L1304
L1305
C1714
C1706
R1720 +
R774
C710 C723
N1703
R1332
L1300
C1749
R1334
C1340
C1713
C1716
C1338
C1718
C1306 C1336 C1337 +
C1754
C704
C706
C705
C708
C707
L1704 U1308
R775
C1760
C722
C1761
U1703
R1702 +
C1310
C1333
C713
C711
+
R1724
C1339
C1755 R1736
U1301
R1732
R1342
C721
R773
C718
R770
C720
C719
R772
R771
R1713 C1765 U702
C1745
R737
C702
C1768 R1729 R766
+ C709
R1307
C1303
R1310
C1311
C1743 C1746 C1774
R1716
C717
C1723
R1739
R739
C1721
N1704
R1717
C1305 U1702 R1715 R1740 C1776 C715
+
C1720
C1722
C1747 U703 R742
R1718 U704 C1497
R764
R1438
R1461
C1460
L1303
C716
R1500R1504
R1501 C1463
C1464
Q1403
R1437
L1412
R1494
+
+
+
+
CR1700 CR1702 R1493
R1457
R1455
R767
R1456
Q1703
R1749
R1750
L1500
R1743
R736 R787
R1434
U705
C1757
C1474C1454
R1733 C1750
R566
R1745
Q1701 C1748
R1751
R1430
C1751
C1508 C1505
C1315C1316 Q1308
R1330
R567
R1320
R565
R1460
U1302 C1447
C1526
R1363
U1305
Q1702
TP1714
R1311
U1704
C1309
C1530
R1502 E1503 E1502
C1322 C1323
C1325C1327
C1525
TP1723 TP1716 L1703 C1703 R1507
R1516
R1515
R1747
C1531
R1722
R1752 R1744 C1509
R1509
R1327
C1752
R1719
C1324
TP1719
C1304
R1318
R1315
C1319
U1306
R1308
C1702 C1510
R1505
R782
R783
R1362
R1361
R1304
C1528
C1300
C1301
N1700
C1307
C1506
R1314
C1314
U1300
C1308 C1767 R1728
C1764
C1701 U1303 C1326 R1324
U1704
C1321 R1317
R1306 C1771 R1735
C1775
R1737 C1700 C1317 R1313 C1504
R1738 C1523
C1503
R1517R1518
C1500
T1500
R1503
R1122 U1500 C1520
C1562 C1529
R1520
C1511
R1519
T1501
C1561
R1204
R1205
R1158
R1466 R1491 C1524
R1473
C1478
Q1406C1486
R1472R1478R1490
C1517 E1500
C1512
C1484
C1485
C1494 R1481 R1202

C1496
C1532 C1507
C1519
C1563
R1488
R1467
R1479
C1479
R1489 R1474 R1009

C1493
R1476 E1501
R1483
C1490
R1007
R1200
R1104
R1103
R1102
R1101
R1201
Q1407 Y1400 C1492 R1485
R1468
C1480
C1489 R1482 C1491
C1518
R1126
R1508
R1506
R1510
R1514
R1521
C1522
C1514
R1513
R1512
R1511
C1513
C1521
C1516
C1515
R1487 R1486
C1358
C1359
R1477
R1354
R1203 R1127
C1483 C1487 R1484
R1359
R1360
R1128
R1480
R1470 R1471
C1349
C1482Q1405 R1008
R1348
C1355 R1129
C1346
C1348
R1447 R1358
C1347 R1015
R1010 R1136
R1130
R1462
C1495 U1405 R1141

C1356
C1465
R1458 C1488 R1349R1350
U1309
R1446
L1413
C1462
R1131
Q1404
R1459 R1206 R1159 R1135 R1137

Q1307 R1132
Q1306 C1344
R1353
R1138
C1350R1351
R1140 R1139
R1357C1343
R1343 R1344 R1133
C1472
C1481
R1346
L1302
C1354
R1114
C1345 R1125
R1116
R1115
R1113
C1461 R1469 R1475 C1477 R1347 R1134 R1148
R1309
C1312
U1000
R1312
R1439
C1352
R1345
R1151 R1147
C1353
C1456R1435 R1465C1476 R1011
R1119 R1114
R1121 R1116
R1120 R1115
R1118 R1113
R1355 C1351 R1154 R1155
R1016 R1014
C1475 R1464 R1352 R1013 R1002 R1152 R1153
R1145 R1149
R1463 R1143 R1150 R1156
R1356
C1357 R1004 R1001 R1144 R1146 R1157
R1005 R1000 R1142
R1120
R1492
R1121
R1119
R1118
R310
R1006
Q1306
R1003 R1160
R1524
R1532
R1522
R1527
C307
U305
R732 R353 C1551
C1452 R1445
R1454
R1453
R1452
R1017
R1012
R1451
R724
R704
R723
R727
R722
R726
C1450 R1444
R1442
R712
R710 R715
R716
R1443
R1530
L1503
C1541
C603
R300 R306
C1534
C1558
R1495
R1496
U601
R1428 C1498
R1531
U1503
C605
U1502
R602
C1466
R762
C813
E1504
C1453
C300
C304
C1451
U302 U303 TP807 C1552
R1526
R1523
R1427 R606
C1467 R756 C835 TP808TP806
E601
C1446 R1432
Q1402
R745 C1543
C602
C1546
C601
C1538
C1542
C821
L1504
R1448 R759 R301 R307 C834C812
C1553
T1403 C1823 E600 C1547 C1555
R747 R746
R1820
C1825
R1429
R1431 C1824 R1819 C1469 R743
C1540 TP804 R1529
R765 R760 R750 C1539 C819
C1548
R1721 TP805
C1544
L1502
R1433
R1818 L1505
R784
R785
R1528
C1554
R828R819
C1468 R753 R752 R738
C823 R1525
C1559 E1505
C1533
U1404 R754 R751 R755 R744 C829
C1445 R825
R763 R761 R748
C1759
R831C832
C1455
R728R720 C1762 R740
R741 C828 U802 R820
R1426 R757 R749
R758 R786
C1535
R829 C1564
R1436
C822
C1429
C841
R1497
R818
L1408
C1545
R1498
L1506
R912
C814
R1417
C1830
C1431
C1458
C1457
R610 U600
R604
C1459
R607
R605
R603
R600
R601
C815
R1422 C1440
R1425 R1418 R1419

L1408 C1565
C1550
C1537
C1443
R1440C1448
R1441C1449
C1470
C1536
R904
C1471
U1403
C1831 C1427 C818 C806

C1473
E1301
T1401 C1833 C1834 R911
U1501
C1832 C1428 C1444 L1705 C827
R810 R804
R907
C1313
C803
C811 C817
R813
C604
R1449
R1450
R908
E1300
U900
R824 R823
U801
C1441
C825
R1423
R1424 R1420 R1421 R909

L1501
R914
C1302
R806
R910
C1829 C840
C1549
R614
R833 R835
R611
U602
R901
R903
R900
R902
C1770 R1734
R768
R913
R769
C612
R906
R1730R1727
R1723
C1763
R905
R1731
R448
R449
C1766
C1769
CR700
CR701
C1439 C1438
R465R484
R455R474
R464R483
R463R482
R461R480
R460R479
R459R478
R458R477
R457R476
R456R475
R454R473
R453R472
R451R470
R450R469
R462R481
R452R471
R700R701
L1411
C700
R703
U1705 R609 C236 C224 R705 U701 R702
Y503 R613 R708
R324
R555 R707
U701
R1608
C319
C1437 R608 Y300 R346 R713
R349
R337
R326
R327
R328
R329
- +
R617 R347 R714 R717
R1607
C1436 L1410 C310C309 C1614
C1604
R616 R719
C1773
C1772
R1725
R1726
C544 C1758 R709
U1601
C701
-
R615 R735 R721

R1810
C1435 C1756 R330 R725 R730 R718

Q502
R1499 TP1718 R734 R731

C1434
C545
L1409
BOOT_CSn R331
R618 R325 R729
C1433 Boot_Ctrl R733
CR702
CR703
C337
R501
C1432
R500 R612 R323
R1604
R352 L1600
C502
R489
U500 U500
U308
R340
R342
R351
R550
R344
U307
Boot_Flash R345
R447 U200
C1613
R308 U308 C326
1
R442
60
C305
C399
R309
R445 R490
L1
R492
R496
R444
U304
C442
R487 R343
R467
R468
R321
R319
R318
R486
RV1600
C340
R1407 C1442
R1408 C1430
C1616
R491 R1616
C1402
C1612
R315
R1615
L1400 R312 C1615 R1675
R1890
R350
C311
R334
R1618
R1619
R332
R335 R333
R320
C312
R485
C1619
R488
R466
R1620
C315
C213
C341
C1820
R336
R493 C339
Q1603
C1406 R1811 Y301 C269 C1630
R 1812 C1401 R494 R498 C1617
R1813
C1822 R1300 R1623
R440
R497
R433
R437
R435
R438
R441
R200
C443
R389
C235
R1301
R 443
C1499
C227
R338
R1413 R1409 R1302

R1906
R1908 C1626
C1423
R1907
U1400 R1303
R322
C1425
C1426 C1424 C320 R1636 R1667 R1676
R1666
R1411 R439R495 R1909 R1910
R354
C314
C313
C1631
R316
R1416
C1653
C1651
C1636
R339
R1814 C1821
R1653
R1661
R1639
R1625
R1631
R1634
R1668
C1623
C1646
C1405 C1422 C321
C1647
C1730
R1633 C1624
C1731
R1654
C802
R800
R1626
4
60
L1701 L1700
L1
R1663
T1400
R1400
U800
Cobham
C1709 U1706 C1777
C1642 R1656
U1700
C838
C1780
C1621 R1629
C843
C1744
C1400 U1602 U1604
C1627
R1706
C1625
R1403
R1404
R1402
U800
C1778
C1648
C1708
C1650
R1401 C842
L1702
C1415 R1703 C844

R836C836 C801
38-139984-D
C1707 C816
R1406 R1714
N800 R827
R1741 R812 R1637
R1627
R1669
C1779
R1405
R1657
Q1400
C1603
C1601
C1602
C1404
R1628
R1601
R1605
C1828 R1415 U1700 R1658
C1724 R1632
C1732 R1712 R1662 C1629
R805C809
C845
C1826
R1414 R1410
U1401
U1402
Q1401
R837
C808 R808
R811 R809
R801 R803
C1414R1817 C1725
R1711
C1742
N800
C1741
C1782
R1816 R815
C1740
C1726
C1408
C1715
R1705
C1827 C1421 R816 C1727 C1739 C1781 + CR1601 CR1603

C1710
C820
C805
C1610
R1704
C1556
C1557
R814
R1742
C1420 C1728 C1733
R1710
R817 C831
+
C839
C833
C1729
C1634
C1652
CR1605
R802
R1624
R1652
R807
C800
C810
CR1602
C1413 L1404
C824
R834
R832
L1407
R406
R1664
R1635
C1607
C1608
C1609
R1338
R1335 U803 U1603 U1605
C804
C807
R403 L1603
R1331
C830
C1410
R1609 C1622 C1643

R429
Q1305
R821
R436
R425
R411
R1340
R1339
R428
R415
C1412 C1417 C1330 R1622C1620 R1648C1641

R532
R531
R1602
R1329 R1336 R528 R530 R525 C1605
C1409 C1416 C1331 C837
CR1604
R1630 R1640
R1646
R414
R410
R541 R1659
C1418
U400
C1419
R400
L1403 R535
CR1600
R562
R521
R830
Q1601
L1406
C508
Q1303 Q1304
C1329
Q1302
R538
C507
U405 R1660
C1606
R544
R401
U404 R822
L1405 L1405 U403 R404
R552R545 U1600
U506
R1641
R1647
C1649
R1665
C401
C1637
R559
C826 R1621
R1325 Q1300
R1328 R529 C402 C1628

U402 R423 R424 C530 R560
R1613
C536C535
R1614
R1610
U501
R561
R1319
R432
R1316
C1320
Y501
R431
CR1402 CR1403 R826 C428 C430

CR404
R558
U401
R520
R1321
CR403
R419 R420 +
CR401
C1600
R1323
R1644
R1322
C429R416 C431R417
C515
R418
C400
R1650
CR1400
C1632
CR1401 C437
R1326
Y500
R1617
R524
C1618
U1304 C412 +
R1649
R1642
R557 C501
C505
C514
U1606
Q1604
R422
R430
R427
E500
C415C414 C506 +
R1412
C1411
R426
R421
R412
C1318
C413
R409
R407
R405
Q400
R402
C500
E1400
CR1609
C1611
C1633
R1638
C439 C438
C1635
C403 C404 + R1670 C1654
C434 C432 C418 C416 CR402
Q1301
R1673
L1402
C1407
C1403
CR1607
R408
C1803 R1815 CR1608

C1328
L1401 R1672 L1602

R540 C1655
R1671
C538
R527
C520
R536
C537
R534
R526
C521
CR1606
R513
R511
R1912
R1905
R1911
C408
C407
C406
C405
C409
C410
R499
C424
C411
C423
C422
C427
C421
C420
R509 R515
C525
C526
R512
R510
R516
R508
C509
C510
R542 J1602
R556
J402 J401
J400
J505
C518
C519
R518
R517
J500
PA and filters module 60-122881 (150 W/250 W)
Spare part exchange

Module overview
PA and filters module 60-123937 (FCC)
PA and filters module 60-125886 (500 W)
SMPS module 60-122882 (150 W/250 W)

Module overview
SMPS module 60-126172 (500 W)
SMPS module 60-126136 (500 W)
Spare part exchange

Accessory list
5.5 Required service tools

150 W/250 W
For disassembling transceiver unit: Slotted screwdriver
For shield cover, print and cables: Torx screwdriver T10
500 W
For disassembling transceiver unit: Hexagonal socket wrench 1/4" lenght min.16 cm
For transceiver modules and cables: Torx screwdriver T10
Slottet screwdriver
Spanner for M5 nut
5.6 Accessory list

Item Part no.
SAILOR 6301 Control Unit Class A 406301A-00500
SAILOR 6365B 150 W MF/HF Transceiver Unit DSC Class A 406365B
SAILOR 6366B 150 W MF/HF Transceiver Unit DSC Class A FCC 406366B
SAILOR 6381 150 W/250 W Antenna Tuning Unit DSC Class A 406381A
SAILOR 6383 500 W Antenna Tuning Unit DSC Class A 406383A
SAILOR 6384B 500 W Antenna Tuning Unit DSC Class A 406384B
SAILOR 6006 Massage Terminal 406006A-00500
SAILOR 6001 Keyboard for Message Terminal 406001A-00500
SAILOR 6103 Multi Alarm Panel 406103A-00500
SAILOR 6080 Power Supply 406080A-00500
SAILOR 6081 Power Supply & Charger 406081A-00500
SAILOR 6197 Ethernet Switch 406197A-00500
SAILOR 6208 Control Unit Connection Box 406208A
SAILOR 6209 Accessory Connection Box 406209A
SAILOR 6270 External 8W Loudspeaker 406270A
SAILOR 6588 DGNSS Receiver 406588A-00500
SAILOR 6286 DGNSS Antenna - Active 406286A-00500
Optional installation kit (3 x SAILOR 6080 + 1 x SAILOR 6081) 406081-004
ATU Mounting Kit

Mounting plate and fittings for mast 737589
Mounting plate 737588
Gasket kit for Antenna Tuning Unit 737822

Glossary
Chapter 1: General information
AGC Automatic Gain Control
ALC Automatic Level Control
AM Amplitude Modulation
ATU Antenna Tuning Unit
CU Control Unit
DSC Digital Selective Call
FEC Forward Error Correction
HF High Frequency 3-30 MHz
J2B DSC/Telex (modulation)
J3E SSB Telephony (modulation)
LSB Lower Side Band

Glossary
MF Medium Frequency 300-3000 KHz
MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity
MSI Maritime Safety Information
NBDP Narrow Band Direct Printing (Radio Telex)
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
98-144591-C Glossary-1
Grossary
PA Power Amplifier
PTT Push To Talk
RX Receive(r)
Sitor SImplex Teletype Over Radio (Radio Telex)
SMPS Switch Mode Power Supply
SSB Single Side Band (either lower or upper)
TU Transmitter Unit
TX Transmit
USB Upper Side Band
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SAILOR 6300B MF/HF DSC

Document number: 98-144591-C

© 2016 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved.

• SAILOR is a registered trademarks of Thrane & Thrane A/S.

GROUND THE EQUIPMENT

DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.

KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS

Antenna Safety distance

Installation Example for 150W

• Never touch the antenna when transmitting.

• Use only authorized T&T accessories.

Chapter 1 General information

1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Technical data ...........................................................................................................................1-1

2.1 Description .................................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Mounting the units .................................................................................................................2-1

2.3 Ground connections .............................................................................................................2-9

2.4 Antennas .....................................................................................................................................2-12

2.5 DC Power cabling ...................................................................................................................2-16

2.6 Interconnection of units .....................................................................................................2-17

2.7 Position and time information ..........................................................................................2-23

2.8 Telex operation ........................................................................................................................2-24

2.10 Programming Telex ID .........................................................................................................2-28

2.11 Configuration ...........................................................................................................................2-30

2.12 Final installation check .........................................................................................................2-33

Chapter 3 Technical description

3.1 Control Unit ...............................................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Transceiver Unit .......................................................................................................................3-1

3.3 Supply Filter module 57-139985 ....................................................................................3-1

3.4 Exciter Control module (ECM) 60-139984 ...............................................................3-1

3.5 PA and Filters module 60-122881..................................................................................3-2

3.6 PA and Filters module 60-123937 (FCC) ...................................................................3-3

3.7 SMPS module 60-122882 (150 W/250 W) ...............................................................3-3

3.8 SMPS module 60-126172 (500 W) ...............................................................................3-3

3.9 SMPS module 60-126236 (500 W) ...............................................................................3-4

3.10 Antenna Tuning Unit ............................................................................................................3-4

3.11 Power control and protection system...........................................................................3-6

4.1 Preventive maintenance .....................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Cleaning the Air filter (500 W Transceiver only) ......................................................4-1

4.3 System test and verification ..............................................................................................4-2

4.4 Software update ......................................................................................................................4-2

Chapter 5 Spare part exchange

5.1 Disassembling the Transceiver Unit (150 W/250 W) ............................................5-1

5.2 Disassembling the Transceiver Unit (500 W) ............................................................5-2

5.3 Transceiver Unit module location ...................................................................................5-3

5.4 Module overview .....................................................................................................................5-5

5.6 Accessory list ............................................................................................................................5-8

Glossary ................................................................................................................... Glossary-1

1.2 Technical data

Antennas: The Transceiver is designed to operate as a "two antenna simplex/semi-

Frequency stability: Better than 0.35 ppm

Supply voltage: Nominal 24V DC (-10 +30% — 21.6 - 31.2 V DC)

Dissipated heat: The dissipated heat in standby RX mode is typically 45 W depending on

For a figure in kilocalories (kcal), multiply dissipation effect by on-time in

1-2 Chapter 1: General information 98-144591-C

1.2.2 Receiver characteristics

Frequency range: 150 KHz to 30 MHz

Frequency resolution: 100 Hz by keyboard entry

12V DC / 60 mA is available for possible use of active antenna.

Sensitivity: Telephony (J3E): below 11 dBμV for 20 dB Sinad

Spurious rejection: Signal: above 70 dB