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SAILOR 6300 MF/HF RadiotelexUSER MANUAL
SAILOR 6300 MF/HF RadiotelexUser manualDocument number: 98-132519-ARelease date: January 18, 2011
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ivSafety summary 1The 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 EQUIPMENTTo 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 ATMOSPHEREDo 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 CIRCUITSOperating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Component replacement and internal adjustment must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the equipment.COMPASS SAFE DISTANCEMinimum compass safe distance: 1.3 m from the Message Terminal.Failure to comply with the rules above will void the warranty!
vAbout the manual 2Manual overviewThis manual describes how to use the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex. Note that this manual does not cover installation of the system. For information on installation refer to the installation manuals [2] and [3] listed below.This manual has the following chapters:•Introduction contains an overview of the Radiotelex system.•Using the system explains how to send Distress alerts and how to use the Radiotelex application for sending and receiving telex messages.•Troubleshooting contains a short troubleshooting guide and explains how to check the status of the system.Related documentsThe below list shows the documents related to this manual and to the Radiotelex system.Ref Title and description Document number[1] SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC, User manual98-131070[2] SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC, Installation manual98-130890[3] SAILOR 6006 and SAILOR 6007 Message Terminal, Installation manual98-130088[4] SAILOR 6081 PSU and Charger, Installation and user manual98-130980
viTypographyIn this manual, typography is used as indicated below:Bold is used for the following purposes:• To emphasize words or sentences. Example: “Do not push the Distress button if you are not in distress”.• To indicate what the user should select in the user interface. Example: “Select Message > Inbox”. Italic is used to emphasize the paragraph title in cross-references.Example: “For further information, see System overview on page 2”.
viiContentsChapter 1 IntroductionSystem overview .................................................................2The Radiotelex application .................................................3Chapter 2 Using the systemBefore you start ..................................................................6Sending a DSC Distress alert ..............................................7Sending a Distress telex .....................................................8Cancelling a Distress alert ..................................................9Overview of the Radiotelex user interface ......................... 10Setting up a telex call ........................................................13Making a telex call ............................................................16Messages .........................................................................23Receiving telex messages .................................................26Scanning frequencies ....................................................... 27System settings ................................................................33Power status ....................................................................34Chapter 3 TroubleshootingGetting support ................................................................37Generating a diagnostic report .........................................38Troubleshooting guide .....................................................39Status signaling ................................................................41
Chapter : viiiGlossary .........................................................................................43Index .........................................................................................47
1Chapter 11111IntroductionIntroduction 1With the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex system you can send and receive telex messages and send DSC Distress alerts over MF/HF radio. The Radiotelex program runs on a SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal with a keyboard. The Message Terminal is connected to a SAILOR 6300 MF/HF radio, which transmits and receives the telex messages and transmits DSC Distress alerts. The units are further described in the installation manuals for the MF/HF radio [2] and the Message Terminal [3]. This chapter has the following sections:•System overview•The Radiotelex application
Chapter 1: Introduction2 System overviewSystem overviewThe SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex communicates on MF or HF radio frequencies. It is approved for shipboard installations to operate within the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).Radiotelex supports worldwide ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore, and shore-to-ship communication. A coast station can act as a relay between the Radiotelex system and an end receiver without any telex capabilities. The Radiotelex system supports both 4- and 5-digit selective calls and 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) numbers.Radiotelex is well suited for transmission over very long distances. It has global coverage, even including the North pole and the South pole.FaxsubscriberShip station Ship stationRadiotelexCoast stationRadiotelex
Chapter 1: IntroductionThe Radiotelex application 31111IntroductionThe Radiotelex applicationThe Radiotelex application runs on the SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal. On the Message Terminal you can read and write telex messages and set up telex calls.The Message Terminal has a touch-screen and a keyboard for operating the Radiotelex system.fThe Radiotelex application starts up automatically when the Message Terminal is powered. Note that the Message Terminal must always be powered in a GMDSS system.For details on how to operate the system, see Using the system on page 5.
Chapter 1: Introduction4 The Radiotelex application
5Chapter 22222Using the systemUsing the system 2This chapter describes how to operate the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex. It has the following sections:•Before you start•Sending a DSC Distress alert•Sending a Distress telex•Cancelling a Distress alert•Overview of the Radiotelex user interface•Setting up a telex call•Making a telex call•Messages•Receiving telex messages•Scanning frequencies•System settings•Power status
Chapter 2: Using the system6 Before you startBefore you startThe SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex system must be set up for telex. This involves the following steps:At the time of installation1. SAILOR 6006 is configurable to be either a mini-C GMDSS terminal or a Radiotelex terminal. At the first power-up you must set up the Message Terminal to be a Radiotelex terminal.2. At first power up you must also configure the answer back string and the ID for your system. For further information, see the installation manual for the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC [2].3. The MF/HF radio must be enabled to use telex. This is done by entering a PIN code in the MF/HF transceiver. For further information, see the installation manual for the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC [2]. Before use1. The Message Terminal must be on.2. The MF/HF radio must be in telex mode: On the MF/HF radio, push the Mode button repeatedly until the display shows TLX. For details, see the user manual for the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC [1].
Chapter 2: Using the systemSending a DSC Distress alert 72222Using the systemSending a DSC Distress alertThe Distress button procedure below is the same on the Message Terminal as on the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC. To send a Distress alert, do as follows:1. Open the cover for the Distress button.2. Push and hold the button for more than 3 seconds to transmit an undesignated DSC Distress alert. While the button is pushed, the Message Terminal shows a popup with a countdown and the attached control unit(s) beep.To cancel a Distress alert, see Cancelling a Distress alert on page 9.ImportantOnly send a Distress alert if you are in immediate danger! The Distress alert can be compared to a MAYDAY call.NoteIf the subsequent communication is to be telex, use the ALERT function in the MF/HF radio to set up telex subsequent communication before pushing the button. Refer to the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC User manual for details on how to set up the MF/HF radio. When the DSC Distress alert is sent, a popup appears on the Message Terminal guiding you to the Call page, which is automatically set up to Broadcast FEC using the telex frequency matching the Distress alert.
Chapter 2: Using the system8 Sending a Distress telexSending a Distress telexIf telex subsequent communication is selected for the DSC Distress alert, a popup appears and guides you to the Call page, which is automatically set up to Broadcast FEC on the Distress frequency assigned by the MF/HF radio. You can now send a Distress telex as follows:1. In the Call setup page, select Call at the bottom of the page.2. Type in further information about the distress. Press Enter or select Send after each line. Include:• Distress alert sent at xx:xx (time of the Distress alert)• Own MMSI and name of the ship• Own position• Information about your distress3. When the message is complete, select Break to end the message.For further information on how to send a telex, see Setting up a telex call on page 13 and Making a telex call on page 16.
Chapter 2: Using the systemCancelling a Distress alert 92222Using the systemCancelling a Distress alertTo cancel a Distress alert with telex subsequent communication, do as follows:1. On the MF/HF radio, cancel the Distress alert by selecting the softkey ANNUL. For details, see the user manual for the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC.2. The radio sends a Distress cancel (on 1-6 channels).3. The radio enters telex subsequent communication on the first telex distress frequency.4. The Message Terminal shows that the system is engaged in DSC subsequent communication.5. Select Call from the main menu.6. In the Call page of the Message Terminal, select Call to send a Broadcast FEC message cancelling the Distress alert. In the message, include as a minimum:• This is a Distress cancel for Distress alert sent at xx:xx (time of the Distress alert)• Own MMSI and name of the ship• Own position• The reason for cancelling the Distress alert7. When the message is complete, select Break to end the message8. On the MF/HF radio, press OK if more frequencies are involved, or QUIT to end the distress session if the whole procedure is completed.9. If more frequencies are involved, the radio automatically switches to the next frequency. Repeat step 4 to step 8 for every frequency.For further information on how to send a telex, see Setting up a telex call on page 13 and Making a telex call on page 16.
Chapter 2: Using the system10 Overview of the Radiotelex user interfaceOverview of the Radiotelex user interfaceWhen the system is powered, the Message Terminal display shows the main menu and a status field. Below is an overview of the main screen in the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex.•Name of current page: When you have entered a subpage, this field shows the name of the page.•Status field: This field shows a short status message next to the Status/warning icon.•Status/Warning icon: This icon can show:System is idle.Main menu itemsName of current pagePower statusStatus field Status/warning icon
Chapter 2: Using the systemOverview of the Radiotelex user interface 112222Using the systemSystem is scanning the frequencies selected in the scan list.ARQ connection.Outgoing selective FEC.Incoming FEC (selective or broadcast).Outgoing Broadcast FEC.Red arrows instead of green arrows in the above icons mean that the signal quality is poor.Together with each of these symbols one of the following icons may also appear:Error.Warning.For details of warnings/errors, see Information of events on page 41.•Power status: Shows the status of the backup battery.•Main menu items: Select these items to access the subpages.
Chapter 2: Using the system12 Overview of the Radiotelex user interfaceNavigating the RadiotelexTo navigate and select items, you can do one of the following:Touch screen: Select items by touching them with your finger on the screen.Keyboard: • When an item has an underlined letter, you may type Alt + <letter> to select the item, e.g. type Alt+S to select the Scan menu.•Press Esc to go back one level in the menu system or to close the current window.•Use the tab and arrow keys to navigate through items.•Press Space to select items. •Press F1 to see the list of active errors and warnings.Trackball (if fitted): • Use the trackball in the corner of the keyboard to move the cursor around on the screen.• Use the two buttons in the left corner the same way you use the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Chapter 2: Using the systemSetting up a telex call 132222Using the systemSetting up a telex callSetting up the transmission modeThe Radiotelex system has three transmission modes:•ARQ (Automatic Repetition reQuest): A mode where two stations can communicate without breaking the connection. The direction is changed with an “over” command.•Selective FEC (Forward Error Correction): A one-way mode to one station.•Broadcast FEC: A one-way mode broadcast to all stations. E.g. used in distress situations or for news or coast station traffic lists.NoteThe system must be configured and enabled before use. See Before you start on page 6.
Chapter 2: Using the system14 Setting up a telex callTo set up the transmission mode, do as follows:1. From the main menu, select Call.2. Select ARQ, Selective FEC or Broadcast FEC.Selecting the frequency for the callYou can select the frequency for your call in one of the following ways:•Manual frequency: Allows you to type in the frequency in the Tx freq and Rx freq fields (Rx is only relevant for ARQ calls).When you select a coast station from the Coast stations list, the primary frequencies are listed, and you can select the frequency to use.NoteIf Telex is not selected in the MF/HF radio you get a warning that the radio is occupied. Use the Mode button on the radio to switch to Telex.
Chapter 2: Using the systemSetting up a telex call 152222Using the system•ITU intership channel: Allows you to type in a channel number to use for ship-to-ship communication. •ITU coast station channel: Allows you to type in a channel number to use for communication with a coast station.•ITU distress/safety channel: Allows you to type in a channel number to use for distress or safety communication. If the entered channel is not a distress or safety channel, the display shows a warning.There are 6 dedicated distress frequencies for simplex FEC telex distress: 2174.5 kHz (Channel 1), 4177.5 kHz (Channel 411), 6268 kHz (Channel 611), 8376.5 kHz (Channel 801), 12520 kHz (Channel 1287) and 16695 kHz (Channel 1624).When selecting a channel number the corresponding frequency is automatically displayed.Selecting the recipient for the callBroadcast FECs are broadcast to all stations listening on the selected frequency, so you cannot specify recipients for broadcast calls. For ARQ or Selective FEC you must specify the recipient for your telex.• If the recipient is in the Subscribers list or the Coast stations list, simply select the recipient from the list.• If the recipient is not in any of the lists, type in the recipient’s number in the Call code field. You can use either a 9-digit MMSI number or a 4-digit or 5-digit selective calling number.Coast stations have either a 9-digit MMSI number starting with 00 or a 4-digit selective call (SelCall) number.Ship subscribers have either a 9-digit MMSI number or a 5-digit SelCall number.
Chapter 2: Using the system16 Making a telex callMaking a telex callWhen you have set up telex mode, frequency/channel and recipient as described in the previous section, you are ready to make a call. Do as follows:1. Select at the bottom of the Call setup page to start your telex session. The display shows that the radio is trying to connect.2. When the connection is established, the telex page opens.If you have selected Automatic identification (DE/WRU), your answer back string is automatically sent. For ARQ calls, the answer back string is followed by a WRU command requesting the recipient’s answer back string. When the recipient has answered and has sent an Over command, you can start your message.
Chapter 2: Using the systemMaking a telex call 172222Using the systemFor a description of all the items at the bottom of the page, see Options in the telex page on page 20.3. You can send text in the following two ways:• Type in your message directly in the text line at the bottom, using your connected keyboard or the on-screen keyboard, which is activated by pressing the text line on the screen and then the keyboard icon that appears in the right side of the text line.
Chapter 2: Using the system18 Making a telex call• Select Options > Transmit file and select the file you want to transmit.You can combine the two methods by adding text before or after the file contents, and type text at the bottom while the file is being transmitted.If you transmitted a file and you do not want to add further text, skip the next step and go directly to step 5. For information on how to create a file for later transmission, see Writing message files for telex on page 23.4. When you have finished your message, press Enter or select Send at the bottom of the page.The text is now transmitted. You can follow the progress in the inverted part of the message.NoteThe system begins to transmit immediately when the file is selected. Pressing OVER while a file is being transferred does not result in a change of direction until the entire file is transmitted. To stop the transmission, select Cancel file transfer. Then you can use the OVER command to change the direction.
Chapter 2: Using the systemMaking a telex call 192222Using the system5. For ARQ only: when you want the recipient to write back, select Over at the bottom of the page, or type [OVER] or +?.The recipient can now type in a message for you. The message will appear in the field just below your message.6. When the recipient has placed the [OVER] command too, you can type more text to continue the conversation.7. To end the telex session, select Break. If you do not want to wait for exchange of DE/WRU, you can select Break now! in the popup that appears after Break is selected.The call is then disconnected. You can see all telex sessions initiated by you under Sent Items in the Message page. See Viewing Sent items on page 25.NoteIf the remote station forces an OVER on your part while you are transmitting data, 1-2 characters may incorrectly be marked has having been sent while the remote station may not have received these characters. We do not recommend forcing a change of direction while the other station is sending data.
Chapter 2: Using the system20 Making a telex callOptions in the telex pageButtonsThe table below shows the functions of the buttons that can appear at the bottom of the page:Button FunctionTransmits the text you have typed in the text line at the bottom.(ARQ only) Changes direction, so the recipient can write back. You cannot send any text after an Over command, until the direction is changed back to your side. However, if you send more text while the OVER command is waiting to be sent, the OVER is removed and replaced by your new text.Transmits your answer back string.The answer back string is stored in the MF/HF radio during installation, using the Identification page in the Message Terminal (System > Settings > Identification). In Call settings you can set up the system to automatically send DE/WRU (System > Settings > Call settings).
Chapter 2: Using the systemMaking a telex call 212222Using the system(ARQ only) Inserts a WRU command (Who are you? - request for identification) in your text. This command is automatically followed by [OVER], so that the recipient can answer back. When the WRU command is sent, you cannot send any more text until the direction is changed back to your side. However, if you send more text while the WRU command is waiting to be sent, the WRU is removed and replaced by your new text.In the Call settings page you can set up the system to automatically send DE/WRU.Inserts a BELL command (can make e.g. a buzzer sound at the recipient). Opens the Options menu, described in the next section.Stops the communication link.Button Function
Chapter 2: Using the system22 Making a telex callOptions menuTo open the Options menu in the telex page, select Options at the bottom of the page.You now have the following options:•Insert•Date & Time: Inserts the current date and time (UTC format) in your message. The syntax of the Date and time is the format selected under Settings > Date and Time format.•[OVER]: Inserts an OVER command in your text, so that when you select Send or press Enter, your text is sent and the direction is changed to the recipient immediately after.•[BREAK]: Inserts a BREAK command in your text, so that when you select Send or press Enter, your text is sent and the communication is stopped immediately after.•Transmit fileAllows you to select a text file to transmit. For information on how to write and save the text file, see Writing message files for telex on page 23.•PrintSends the text in the telex page to the printer.
Chapter 2: Using the systemMessages 232222Using the systemMessagesWriting message files for telexIf you want to write longer messages, you can use the Message function.To write a message, do as follows:1. From the main menu, select Message.2. Select New (if not already selected).To make sure the text is properly formatted at the receiving end, we recommend starting the file with a few empty lines (press Enter).NoteYou cannot send the message directly from the Message editor. To send the message you have to save it to a file and then make a telex call and load the file as described in Making a telex call on page 16.
Chapter 2: Using the system24 Messages3. You now have two options:• Type in the text using your keyboard or the on-screen keyboard in the top right corner. Note that you can only use telex characters. • Select Options > Load and select a file to load into the editor. You can then edit the text before you save it. Note that you cannot load a file if it contains characters that are not telex characters.Supported characters are: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - ? : ( ) . , ' = / +4. When the message is complete, select Options.5. Select Save to save the message to a file. You can save it to the Message Terminal or to a USB memory stick.6. Select Print if you want to print the message on your connected printer.7. If you want to clear the editor and start a new message, select New.
Chapter 2: Using the systemMessages 252222Using the systemViewing the InboxTo see the Inbox, select Inbox at the bottom of the Message page.The Inbox page shows all telex messages sent to you and initiated by another station. It shows both single messages and ARQ conversations initiated by the other part.Viewing Sent itemsTo see the Sent items, select Sent items at the bottom of the Message page. The Sent items page shows all telex communication initiated by you.Printing, saving or deleting messagesUse the tools symbol to print, delete or save messages. You can use the tools symbol from within a message or from the list of messages (Inbox or Sent items).From within a messageTo delete, print or save a message from within the message, do as follows:1. Select the message you want to delete, save or print.2. Select in the top right corner of the display.3. Select Delete, Print or save.NoteThe Inbox can hold 1000 messages. The oldest messages are deleted when this limit is exceeded.NoteSent items can hold 1000 messages. The oldest messages are deleted when this limit is exceeded.
Chapter 2: Using the system26 Receiving telex messagesFrom the Inbox or Sent itemsYou can only print a message from within the message, as shown in the previous section.To delete or save messages from the Inbox or Sent items, do as follows:1. Click in the lower left corner of the display.2. Select the messages you want to delete or save.You may use Select all to select all messages in the Inbox or Sent items, or Clear all to clear all selections.3. Select Delete to delete the selected messages or Save to save the selected messages. Receiving telex messagesThe system can receive telex messages on all MF and HF telex frequencies, including NAVTEX messages at 490 kHz, 518 kHz and 4209.5 kHz. When a telex is received on your Message Terminal, the procedure is:1. A popup appears and the telex page opens, showing the incoming message. 2. If the call is an ARQ call, you can continue the communication as described in Making a telex call on page 16.All received telex messages, whether they are ARQ telexes initiated by the other part or FEC telexes, are shown in the Inbox.NoteYou can only receive telexes on frequencies that you are scanning. This means that the frequencies must be in the scan list, and a scanning must be started. See the next section for details.Exception for DSC subsequent communication: The radio will automatically enable scanning on the correct frequency and only on that frequency. When the DSC session is ended, the scan list of the Message Terminal is used again.
Chapter 2: Using the systemScanning frequencies 272222Using the systemScanning frequenciesWhen a scan is started, the system is ready to receive telex messages on the selected scan frequencies. The MF/HF radio scans every listed channel for 3 seconds. If no traffic is detected, it continues to the next channel.The scan list in the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex always shows the current telex frequency of the connected MF/HF radio (indicated with “MF/HF radio frequency”). In addition, you can add other telex frequencies that you want the system to scan. See Editing the scan list on page 28.To start a frequency scan, do as follows:1. From the main menu, select Scan.2. To scan the frequencies shown, select Start scan.The Message Terminal informs the MF/HF radio to scan for the selected frequencies. The status field in the top right corner shows Scanning. 3. To stop scanning, select Stop scan.NoteIf the system is in DSC subsequent communication mode, only the frequency assigned by the MF/HF radio is scanned.
Chapter 2: Using the system28 Scanning frequenciesEditing the scan listThe MF/HF scanning frequency is automatically listed and can only be changed from the MF/HF radio. You can add, change or delete additional scanning frequencies in the list.To edit the scan list, do as follows:1. At the bottom of the SCAN LIST page, select the Edit list button.NoteScanning on multiple frequencies is primarily intended for receiving ARQ calls. If many scan channels are specified you may not be able to receive all incoming FEC calls, because FEC uses a much shorter phasing sequence compared to ARQ.
Chapter 2: Using the systemScanning frequencies 292222Using the systemThe list opens.The green check marks show which frequencies are to be scanned.2. To enable scanning of a frequency in the list, select the box next to the frequency.3. Select OK.To change or delete a frequency in the list1. Open the scan list as shown above.2. Select the frequency (not the box). The selected frequency is shown in the right side of the page.3. To delete the frequency from the list, select Delete. Then select Yes.
Chapter 2: Using the system30 Scanning frequencies4. To change the frequency, select Edit.5. Type in the Receive and Transmit frequencies or select from the list of Coast stations.6. Select OK.7. To stop editing the scan list, select OK again. NoteYou must always type in both frequencies, even if you are only going to use the receive frequency. The transmit frequency is used to respond to incoming ARQ calls.
Chapter 2: Using the systemScanning frequencies 312222Using the systemTo add a frequency to the list1. In the SCAN LIST page, select Edit list.2. Select Add new in the top right corner.
Chapter 2: Using the system32 Scanning frequencies3. Type in the Receive and Transmit frequencies or select from the list of Coast stations.4. Select OK.5. To stop editing the scan list, select OK again. NoteYou must always enter a transmit frequency, even if it is not used (e.g. for NAVTEX, which is receive only). The transmit frequency must be within a valid maritime frequency band specified by ITU. The receive frequency must be between 490 and 27500 kHz.
Chapter 2: Using the systemSystem settings 332222Using the systemSystem settingsTo access the system settings, select System > Settings.In the System settings page you can set up:• Date and time format. Set up how date and time is displayed.• Screen settings. Set the ambient light level for switching to night mode.• Call settings. Automatic DE/WRU and slave delay (the slave delay of 10 ms is adequate for almost all scenarios).• Identification. Configure call code and answer back string (DE). These settings require password and are normally set up during installation.
Chapter 2: Using the system34 Power statusPower status1. To see the status of the power source, select System > Power.NoteThe Power status only shows information for the SAILOR 6081 PSU and charger. If you have a different power supply in your system, there is no information available.
Chapter 2: Using the systemPower status 352222Using the system2. To see the power settings, select Settings... in the lower right corner.ImportantThe default settings are suitable for most installations. Do not change these settings unless you have a special battery type or installation that requires different settings. Only skilled personnel should change the power settings.For information on how to change the settings, refer to the installation manual for the MF/HF radio [2].
Chapter 2: Using the system36 Power status
37Chapter 33333TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 3This chapter gives guidelines for troubleshooting and provides an overview of the different means of status signaling. It has the following sections:•Getting support•Generating a diagnostic report•Troubleshooting guide•Status signalingGetting supportIf this manual does not provide the remedies to solve your problem, you may want to contact your local distributor.A list of certified partners and distributors is available on Thrane & Thrane’s web site: www.thrane.com. Select Maritime and select Where to buy from the top menu bar.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting38 Generating a diagnostic reportGenerating a diagnostic reportTo generate a diagnostic report, do as follows:1. Select System.2. Select Advanced at the bottom of the page.3. Connect a USB memory stick to your Message Terminal.4. Select Generate diagnostic report.5. Select USB and browse to the location where you want your diagnostics file.6. Select Save.7. S ele ct OK.NoteDo not save the file on the Message Terminal itself; the file format is not supported. Use a USB memory stick instead.
Chapter 3: TroubleshootingTroubleshooting guide 393333TroubleshootingTroubleshooting guideThe below table provides information on some of the problems that might occur, including possible causes and remedies to solve the problems.Problem Possible cause RemedyThe system cannot be switched onThe Message Terminal has a remote on/off switch, so the power button is disabled.If the Message Terminal is using a remote on/off switch, use that instead of the power button.There is no power on the input to the Message Terminal.Check that all power cables between the ship power source and the Message Terminal are connected correctly, and that the power source is on.No battery information in the Message TerminalThe Ethernet connection from the power supply is not working.Check the Link activity indicator at the connection points in the Ethernet switch.Check that the Ethernet cables are connected correctly and are not damaged.The power supply is not a SAILOR 6081None. Battery and power information is only shown if the power supply is a SAILOR 6081.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting40 Troubleshooting guideNo connection between Message Terminal and printerThe USB cable is damaged or is not connected properly.Check that the USB cable is connected correctly and is not damaged.No connection between Message Terminal and MF/HF radioThe CAN connection does not work.Check that the CAN cables are connected correctly to the Message Terminal and the MF/HF radio, and that they are not damaged.The MF/HF radio is not switched onCheck that the MF/HF radio is switched on and ready.Other Switch off the MF/HF radio and the Message Terminal and switch them back on.The Message Terminal shows “out of paper” although there is paper in the printer.The paper is not placed correctly in the printer.Adjust the paper to the left side of the printer.Problem Possible cause Remedy
Chapter 3: TroubleshootingStatus signaling 413333TroubleshootingStatus signalingThe Message Terminal can show basic status and error messages.The upper right corner of the display shows the most important status information.Information of eventsPopup windowsWhen an event requires your attention, a popup window appears. When you have read the text, select OK or press Esc to close the window. If the window indicates an error that requires your action, the warning or error icon will stay in the top right corner of the display as long as the problem persists.If the system uses a SAILOR 6081 PSU and Charger, the Message Terminal also shows errors or warnings related to the power supply. For information on the SAILOR 6081, see the manual for the SAILOR 6081 [4].List of active warnings and errorsThe top right corner of the display shows a short text about the current status. The icon in the corner can change depending on the situation. The following icons may show:Antenna icon: The antenna icon can look different depending on the status. For details, see page 10 in Overview of the Radiotelex user interface.Error.Warning.Select the icon or press F1 to see the list of active warnings and errors.From the list of active warnings and errors you can access the event log.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting42 Status signalingEvent logFrom the list of active errors or warnings, you can select Event log to see a list of previous events. The list holds up to 100 events, including•Errors•Warnings• Cleared warnings and errors.
43GlossaryAAAAGlossaryGlossary AAARQ Automatic Repetition reQuest. An error-control method for data transmission that uses acknowledgements and timeouts to achieve reliable data transmission over an unreliable service. If the sender does not receive an acknowledgment before the timeout, it usually re-transmits the frame/packet until the sender receives an acknowledgment or exceeds a predefined number of re-transmissions. CCAN Controller-Area Network. A message based protocol designed to allow microcontrollers and devices to communicate with each other within a vehicle without a host computer. DDE A command used in a telex message to insert an answer-back string identifying the sender of the message. The string should normally contain the call sign. DSC Digital Selective Calling. Primarily intended to initiate ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship radiotelephone and MF/HF radiotelex calls. Each DSC-equipped ship, shore station and group is assigned a unique 9-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity. DSC distress alerts, which consist of a preformatted distress message, are used to initiate emergency communication with ships and rescue coordination centers. FFEC Forward Error Correction. A system of error control for data transmission, whereby the sender adds redundant data to its messages, also known as an error-correcting code. This allows
Glossary44the receiver to detect and correct errors without the need to ask the sender for additional data. The advantage of forward error correction is that a back-channel is not required. GGMDSS Global Maritime Distress Safety System. The system is intended to perform the following functions: alerting (including position determination of the unit in distress), search and rescue coordination, locating (homing), maritime safety information broadcasts, general communication, and bridge-to-bridge communication. GPL General Public License HHF High Frequency. The frequency band between 3 and 30 MHz. Used for medium and long range terrestrial radio communication. IITU International Telecommunication Union LLGPL Lesser General Public License MMF Medium Frequency. Radio frequencies (RF) in the range of 300 kHz to 3 MHz. Navtex, which is part of the current Global Maritime Distress Safety System occupies 518 kHz and 490 kHz for important digital text broadcasts.
Glossary45AAAAGlossaryMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity. A series of nine digits which are sent in digital form over a radio frequency channel in order to uniquely identify ship stations, ship earth stations, coast stations, coast earth stations, and group calls. These identities are formed in such a way that the identity or part thereof can be used by telephone and telex subscribers connected to the general telecommunications network to call ships automatically. NNAVTEX NAVigational TEleX. An international automated medium-frequency direct-printing service for delivery of navigational and meteorological warnings and forecasts, as well as urgent marine safety information to ships. PPIN Personal Identification Number TTLX TeLeprinter eXchange - also called telex. UUSB Universal Serial Bus. A specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually personal computers). USB is intended to replace many varieties of serial and parallel ports. USB can connect computer peripherals such as mice, keyboards, digital cameras, printers, personal media players, flash drives, and external hard drives. UTC Universal Time, Coordinated. The International Atomic Time (TAI) with leap seconds added at irregular intervals to compensate for the Earth’s slowing rotation. Leap seconds are used to allow UTC to closely track UT1, which is mean solar time at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.
Glossary46WWRU Who are you? A command used in a telex message to request an answer-back string (DE) from the recipient of the telex message.
47IndexBBBBIndexIndex BAalarmvoltage level, 34answer back stringdefine, 33insert, 20Bbattery chargemax. voltage and current, 34battery status, 34Bell button, 21Break button, 21buttons on screen during call, 20Ccallmake a telex call, 16select frequency, 14select recipient, 15set up, 13call codefor own system, 33charge batterymax. voltage and current, 34coast stationMMSI, 15Ddate and time format, setting, 33DE and WRUautomatically insert, 33DE button, 20delete a message, 25diagnostic report, 38Distresscancel, 9send alert, 7telex subsequent communication, 8document number, this manual, idocuments, related, vEerror messages, 41Ffile, transmit, 22float voltage, 34frequencyscan, 27select, 14Iicons, 10Identification, 33identification request (WRU), 21Inbox, 25initial setup, 6insert date and time, 22Mmanualdocument number, i
Index48messagedelete, 25print, 25receive, 26save, 25MMSIcoast station, 15subscriber, 15Nnight mode, 33Ooptionsmenu during call, 22Over button, 20overviewsystem, 1user interface, 10Ppoweralarm level, 34status, 34power source, 34prepare the system for telex, 6printcurrent page, 22message, 25Rradiotelex overview, 2receive telex, 26recipient of call, 15related manuals, vSsafety summary, ivsave a message, 25scan frequencies, 27Send button, 20Sent items, 25slave delay, 33status, 10subscriberMMSI, 15system overview, 1system settings, 33Ttelexenable in radio, 6make a call, 16receive, 26select frequency, 14select recipient, 15set up a call, 13subsequent communication forDistress, 8time and date format, setting, 33transmit a file, 22troubleshooting, 39typography used in this manual, viUuser interface, 3navigate, 12overview, 10
Index49BBBBIndexVvoltage alarm level, 34Wwarnings and error messages, 41WRU button, 21
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