Thrane and Thrane A S SP3510 Sailor SP3510 Hand Held VHF Radiotelephone User Manual SP3510

Thrane & Thrane A/S Sailor SP3510 Hand Held VHF Radiotelephone SP3510

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SAILOR SP3510 VHFUSER MANUAL
Emergency procedure• Turn the knob at the top of the radio clockwise. The display lights up showing the last used channel and the battery level.• Select channel 16 (Distress or Safety), press the 16/C key.• Press the PTT and say: — “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY”, — “This is”..... ships name repeated three times — — “MAYDAY” — “This is”..... ships name and call sign, — The ship’s position in latitude and longitude or other reference to a known geographical location, — The nature of distress and assistance wanted, — Any other information which might facilitate the rescue. — “OVER”• Release PTT and listen for answer.0709
iSP3510 VHFDocument number: TT 98-124292-BRelease date: March, 2007Copyright: © 2007 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved.Trademark Acknowledgements•SAILOR is a registered trademark of Thrane & Thrane A/S.•Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.Warranty limitationIMPORTANT - The radio is a sealed waterproof unit. To create and maintain its waterproof integrity it was assembled in a controlled environment using special equipment. The radio is not a user maintainable unit, and under no circumstances should the unit be opened except by authorized personnel. Unauthorized opening of the unit will invalidate the warranty.DisclaimerAny responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed by Thrane & Thrane. The information in this manual is provided for information purposes only, is subject to change without notice, may contain errors or inaccuracies, and represents no commitment whatsoever by Thrane & Thrane. This agreement is governed by the laws of Denmark.Manuals issued by Thrane & Thrane are periodically revised and updated. Anyone relying on this information should satisfy himself/herself as to the most current version. Providers with access to Thrane & Thrane's Extranet may obtain current copies of manuals at: http://extranet.thrane.com. Thrane & Thrane is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or reproductions, in whole or in part, of this manual from any other source.0709
iiPrecautionsAvoid water and salt in the I/O connector and keep it clean frequently.Only use original Thrane & Thrane battery packs. Make sure they are clean and dry before attaching the transceiver. Be careful not to damage any gaskets.Only use the original Thrane & Thrane charger for the rechargeable battery.Be very careful when handling the Lithium batteries. With correct use they are safe but any misuse might cause dangerous situations.Never short circuit the battery terminals, never expose the transceiver and the batteries to extreme temperature or fire and never use any kind of violence.Avoid close contact between the antenna and parts of the human body. The top of the antenna must never be closer than 5 cm to the body when transmitting.Do not submerge the transceiver more than 1 m for 30 minutes.Keep the transceiver at least 0.3 m away from the magnetic compass.0709
iiiTraining informationSAILOR SP3510 VHF GMDSS is designed for "occupational use only". It must be operated by licensed personnel only.The SP3510 complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for "Occupational Use Only". • 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.Correct useFor best performance, hold the radio vertically and 10 cm away from the head when talking into the microphone.Warning! Your Thrane & Thrane VHF radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when transmitting. To ensure that you are not exposed to excessive amounts of energy and thus to avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy, all persons must be at least 5 cm away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting.0703
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vContentsChapter 1 IntroductionYour VHF .............................................................................1Performance .......................................................................2Channels ............................................................................2Chapter 2 OperationControls ..............................................................................5Keys and buttons ................................................................5The display .........................................................................7Using the VHF .....................................................................8Basic functions ...................................................................8Other functions .................................................................. 11Chapter 3 BatteriesBattery level indication ......................................................13Removing and inserting the battery pack ...........................13The battery charger ...........................................................14Installing the charger ........................................................14Recharging the battery ......................................................15Chapter 4 Configuring the radioConfiguration mode ...........................................................17Entering and using configuration mode ............................17List of configuration settings ..............................................180643
viChapter 5 Equipment and accessoriesExternal equipment .......................................................... 23List of equipment .............................................................. 23Connecting external equipment ........................................ 23Impact on radio operation ................................................ 24Accessories ...................................................................... 25List of accessories .............................................................25Attaching and removing the belt clip ................................ 26Attaching the lanyard ....................................................... 26Chapter 6 TroubleshootingDisplaying errors .............................................................. 27App. A Technical specificationsTechnical data .................................................................. 29General ............................................................................29Transmitter .......................................................................30Receiver ...........................................................................30Battery life guidelines .......................................................31Dimensional drawing, transceiver .................................... 32Dimensional drawing, charger ......................................... 33Declaration of Conformity ................................................. 34App. B AttentionGoretex Membran ............................................................. 350718
Chapter 11IntroductionYour VHFThe SP3510 VHF is designed for flexibility in daily use. It connects easily to external equipment like headsets and fist mikes, making the SP3510 suitable for any noisy environment.Main features:Unique man machine interface, an excellent grip even with gloves, and large tactile buttons. Display with red adjustable backlight which makes the display visible even at night. Built-in “sleep” function, minimizing power consumption and improving battery lifetime.A lanyard and belt clip included.A huge accessory program comes with the SAILOR SP3500 series. Please find the nearest SAILOR distributor on www.thrane.com.0643
Introduction2PerformanceFor best performance of the transceiver keep the following in mind:• Keep clear of metal environment.• Hold the transceiver vertically and 10 cm from lips and push the PTT when transmitting.• In receive mode carry the transceiver vertically with belt clips.• To preserve battery power, adjust squelch to close the loudspeaker when there is no signal.• If you are in a lifeboat keep the antenna as high as possible.ChannelsThis radio operates with the following channels, depending on the configuration (see the notes on the next pages):19172560687785 US W-ch. CA W-ch.2 10182661697886 W1 W8 W1311192762717987 W2W9 W2412202863728088 W3W10 W351321 647381 W461422 657482 W571523 667583 W681624 677684 W70709
Introduction3Channel modesThe notes in the following sections list the channel restrictions that apply for each channel mode.For information on how to select a channel mode, see Entering and using configuration mode on page 17 and CHAN on page 18. Please familiarize yourself with the local laws on how to operate this type of equipment.International channelsNote:Tx power is limited to 1 W on channels 75 and 76.US channelsNotes:• TX power is limited to 1 W on channels 13, 67 and 77.• The channels 2, 4, 60, 61, 62, 75 and 76 cannot be selected.• The Weather channels (US W-ch. in the channel table) can only be used in Rx direction.• Channel 15 can only be used in Rx direction. Tx direction is blocked.• The channels 1, 3, 5, 7, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 63, 64, 65, 66, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82 and 83 may only be used as simplex channels (and is marked A). Channel 20 may be used as duplex and simplex. 0703
Introduction4Canadian channelsNotes:• Tx power is limited to 1 W on channels 15, 17, 20, 65, 66 and 77.• The channels 19, 22, 63, 75, 76 and 81 cannot be selected.• The Weather channels (CA W-ch. in the channel table) can only be used in Rx direction.• The channel 21 can only be used in Rx direction. Tx direction is blocked.• The channels 4, 5, 7, 18, 19, 21, 22, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 78, 79, 80, 81 and 82 may only be used as simplex channels (and marked A). Channel 83 may be used as duplex and simplex.Inland Waters (BI) channelsNotes:• TX power is limited to 1 W on channels 15 and 17.• ATIS function is enabled on all channels.• Dual watch and Scanning modes are disabled.ATIS is automatically transmitted after each transmission in Inland Waters. See ATIS on page 18 for information on how to program the call sign.0709
Chapter 25OperationControlsKeys and buttons1. On/off/volume2. Light/Lock3. Push To Talk (PTT)4. Up key5. Down key6. Hi/Lo output power7. Squelch8. Scan9. Priority channel (16)/ Call channel1234567890643
Operation6Key pressesPressing and holding certain keys gives access to additional functions, shown in the table below. Key Short press (1 beep)Long press(2 beeps)Extra long press (3 beeps)Show next available item in the list (up or down).Default: Channel selectionRun through available items, or select tagged channels A (T) or B (S).Run through available items if an A or B channel is taggedActivate Squelch control (Adjust with up/down arrows).Monitor function. Open Squelch completely. Set period of time in configuration mode.1 press: Activate/terminate Dual/Triple watch.2 presses: Activate memory scan. Add/Delete channel from memory scan.Toggle between high and low transmitter power.Select channel 16. Select programmed Call channel.Program Call channel.0703
Operation7The displayThe display holds various fields of information, explained below.1. Current working channel.2. Current channel mode.3. “Lo”: Reduced transmitter power. Full transmitter power is not shown in display.4. Dual/Triple watch activated.5. Current working channel is marked for scanning.6. Keypad is locked.7. Battery level indicator.8. Transmitting (Tx) /Receiving (Rx).9. Accessory is connected.10. Service line for various purposes. In this example the volume level.11. Duplex channel.13456789102110703
Operation8Using the VHFBasic functionsSwitching the radio on and off•To switch the radio on, turn the knob at the top of the radio clockwise. The display lights up showing the last used channel and the battery level.•To switch the radio off, Turn the knob back counter-clockwise until it clicks.Selecting the working channel• To select channel 16 (Distress or Safety), press the 16/C key.• To select the Call channel, use a long press on 16/C.• To select among all available channels, press S or T on the keypad. For fast selection, press and hold S or T. The display shows the currently selected channel. The bottom left corner of the display shows “Dup” if the channel is a duplex channel.Note Before using the radio, mount the antenna at the top of the radio. The antenna is delivered with the radio. Note Long press on S or T can also be used to select preferred channels. For information on how to program preferred channels, see Configuring the radio on page 17.0643
Operation9Activating a callTo activate a call to the selected channel, press and hold the PTT button on the side of the radio.The radio transmits as long as the PTT button is pressed. A small Tx sign next to the channel num-ber indicates when the radio is in transmit mode.Adjusting the volume•To increase the volume, turn the on/off knob at the top of the radio clockwise.•To decrease the volume, turn the knob counter-clockwise.The display shows the level of the volume, e.g. “VOL 5”, while it is adjusted. Using Squelch control•To activate Squelch control, press the SQ key.•To set the Squelch level, press S (closing) or T (opening). The display shows the Squelch level while it is adjusted, e.g. “SQ 5”.Adjusting the display backlight•To turn on the backlight, press the Light/Lock button on the side of the radio.•To adjust the backlight level, press S or T within 3 seconds after turning on the light.The display shows the level while it is adjusted, e.g. “DIM MED”.0643
Operation10Using Dual/Triple watch•To activate Dual/Triple watch, press the SCN key.The display shows “Dual” or “Tri” at the top and “16” at the bottom right. The radio toggles between the selected channel and channel 16 in Dual watch. In Triple watch, the radio shifts between channel 16, the call channel and the selected channel.To select whether the SCN key should activate Dual or Triple watch, refer to Configuring the radio on page 17.•To terminate Dual watch, press SCN again.Scanning channels•To activate channel memory scanning, press 2 times SCN within 2 seconds. During scanning, the display shows “SC” in the channel field. The radio toggles between channel 16 and each of the channels marked for scanning.•To terminate scanning, press SCN once.Changing the transmitter powerTo change the transmitter power, press the Hi/Lo key. The display shows “Lo” when power is set to low. Otherwise maximum power is used.Locking the keypad•To lock the keypad, press and hold the Light/Lock button. The display shows a key symbol when the keypad is locked.•To unlock the keypad, press and hold the Light/Lock button again.0703
Operation11Other functionsProgramming the Call channelTo program the Call channel, do as follows:1. Press and hold 16/C until the current Call channel number is flashing.2. Select the channel with S or T.3. Press 16/C to confirm.Programming the channel memoryTo add a channel to the channel memory, select the channel and then press and hold the SCN key until the display shows MEM at the top.To remove a channel from the channel memory, select the channel and then press and hold the SCN key until the MEM sign disappears from the display.Low power operationThe radio can be operated in low power mode. In this mode battery life time is dramatically increased. Up to the first second of a received call might be lost if this mode is selected. Refer to SLEEP on page 19.0643
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Chapter 313BatteriesBattery level indicationWhen the battery level is low, you should recharge the battery.The radio display shows the battery status. When the battery symbol is empty and flashing, the battery should be recharged as soon as possible. Removing and inserting the battery packTo remove the battery pack, do as follows:1. Open the safety lock as shown.2. Remove the battery.To insert the battery pack, attach the battery and then close the safety lock.120643
Batteries14The battery chargerThe charger has two compartments. • A rear compartment for storing a spare battery. It does not have a charger function. • A front compartment for recharging the battery alone or while attached to the radio.Installing the chargerMounting the chargerThere are several options for mounting one or more chargers on a table or a wall. For information on dimensions and screw positions, refer to Dimensional drawing, charger on page 33.When mounting the charger, make sure it is placed in a dry place and away from direct sunlight. The charger is not waterproof.0643
Batteries15Connecting to powerThe charger can be supplied from DC or from AC using an AC/DC converter.DC: Connect the 12-24VDC Connection Cable between the DC supply and the connector on the underside of the charger. AC: Connect the AC/DC converter to the connector on the underside of the charger. Then connect the AC/DC converter to the AC outlet.Recharging the batteryTo recharge the battery, place the radio1 with battery or the battery alone in the front position of the charger cradle.The light indicators on the charger cradle show the status as follows:• Green light: Power is connected to the charger.• Slow red flash: Charging in progress.• Quick red flash (twice per second): Charging error, e.g. battery defect or temperature out of range.• Steady red light: Charging completed. Trickle charge mode.Charging time with emtpy battery: VHF off approx. 4 hours, VHF on: approx. 5 hours.If the radio is on during the charging process, the battery indicator in the upper right corner of the display shows that the battery is charging.1. The radio may be left on or it may be switched off during the recharge process0709
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Chapter 417Configuring the radioConfiguration modeEntering and using configuration mode•To enter configuration mode, press and hold the Light/Lock button while turning on the radio.The bottom line of the display shows the current menu item/setting.•To exit configuration mode, turn off the radio or press any key except S, T and the Light/Lock button.Using the PTT button or leaving the radio inactive for 10 seconds also causes the radio to exit configuration mode.•To change a setting, press S or T.•To confirm the current setting and go to the next menu item, press the Light/Lock button.Note The radio is not operational in configuration mode.0643
Configuring the radio18List of configuration settingsThe following settings are available in configuration mode.Name Values DescriptionLIGHT MAN Only Light/Lock button activates the backlight.KEY All keys and buttons, except PTT and volume control, activate the backlight.CHAN INT International channels.US US channels.CA Canadian channelsBI Inland waterways. ATIS and ATIS killer is enabled. All multiple watch is disabled.ALT Custom defined.BEEP MAX Status click/beep sound on key press, long press (settings/programming saved) and battery alarm. Maximum level.MIN Status click/beep sound on key press, long press (settings/programming saved) and battery alarm. Minimum level.OFF All beeps off.VER X.XX.XX Software version. Read-only.BAT X.XX Battery voltage (V). Read-only.TEMP XX.X Temperature (°C). Read-only.0703
Configuring the radio19SLEEP ON Enable sleep mode (to minimize power consumption).Sleeps for periods of 1 second after 15 seconds of idle mode. Idle mode is: no signal detected and no operation of the radio.OFF Disable sleep mode.CONTRST 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Contrast. 1 = lowest and 5 = highest.SHANG OFF Off. Resumes scanning when signal disappears.4, 6, 8, 10 Scan hang time (in seconds) on an active receiving working channel. The time is measured from signal detected - remains on channel even if signal disappears.WTCH DUAL Single press on the SCN key activates Dual watch.TRI Single press on the SCN key activates Triple watch. If no CALL channel is programmed, “Dual” watch is activated.SQ TIME A long press on SQ opens squelch. The squelch level resumes to setting 3 seconds after SQ is released.MAN A long press on SQ opens squelch. The squelch level resumes to setting as soon SQ is released.Name Values Description0703
Configuring the radio20WORK ON If the distress or call channel is selected using the 16/C key, any push on S or T will select the working channel active when 16/C was pushed.OFF If on a distress or call channel, any push on S or T will select the channel next to the displayed channel.ATIS NONE Default state if not programmed.Push S to go into programming mode.READ The ATIS call sign is programmed and available for read-out.Push S to read the programmed ATIS value.DDDADDDD ATIS Call sign read-out. Read-only after programming once. Changing or clearing the Call sign after programming is only possible via the service interface.Name Values Description0643
Configuring the radio211 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0-9 In ATIS programming mode:• Select the digit position with the Light/Lock button.• Select the digit with S or T.1 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0-91 2 3 _ _ _ _ _ _ 0-91 2 3 A _ _ _ _ _ A-Z1 2 3 A 5 _ _ _ _ 0-91 2 3 A 5 6 _ _ _ 0-91 2 3 A 5 6 7 _ _ 0-91 2 3 A 5 6 7 8 _ 0-91 2 3 A 5 6 7 8 S Press S to confirm programming.Note: All digits must be programmed. PREFA OFF Remove tag “A” for current working channel.ON Tag current working channel with “A”. If another channel was previously tagged “A”, this is overruled.• The working channel can now be selected with a long press on T.PREFB OFF Remove tag “B” for current working channel.ON Tag current working channel with “B”. If another channel was previously tagged “B”, this is overruled.• The working channel can now be selected with a long press on S.Name Values Description0643
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Chapter 523Equipment and accessoriesExternal equipmentList of equipmentThe following equipment can be connected to the radio:• SAVOX 400E Push-To Talk unit• SAVOX C500 Fist Mike• SAVOX NC/400 Noise-com• SAVOX HC-E Helmet-com• SAVOX K53004 Helmet unit• Peltor MT7H79 HeadsetWe recommend to remove all accessories during emergency use.Connecting external equipmentConnect the dedicated interface cable between the external equipment and the top connector on the radio.Interface cable Order numberFor SAVOX 400E 403500-940For SAVOX C500 403500-950For Peltor FL5214 403500-9510703
Equipment and accessories24When external equipment is connected to the radio, the right side of the display will show a headset.Impact on radio operationThe external equipment can have a built-in PTT, speaker and microphone. Thus connecting it to the radio will have the following impact on the radio operation:• If a microphone is built into the detected external equipment, the external equipment microphone is used, and the internal radio microphone is disabled.• If a speaker or earpiece is built into the detected external equipment, the external equipment sound device is used, and the internal radio speaker is disabled.• If a PTT or VOX is built into the detected external equipment, the external equipment PTT control is used, and the radio PTT button is disabled.0703
Equipment and accessories25AccessoriesList of accessoriesThe following accessories are delivered with your radio:Batteries, charger, AC/DC Converter and 12VDC Connection are described in Batteries on page 13. To mount the antenna, simply screw it into the threaded bush at the top of the radio.Accessory Part numberSecondary battery (black, rechargeable), B3502 403502ACharger, CH3507 403507AAC/DC converter, length 150cm (100-240V~ /12VDC out) 88-12437112-24VDC Connection cable, length 150cm 37-124381Belt clip 62-124320Antenna 88-124370Lanyard 41-124375SP3510 User Manual (this manual) 98-1242920703
Equipment and accessories26Attaching and removing the belt clipTo attach the belt clip, slide the belt clip upwards into the rails at the back of the radio until it locks.To remove the belt clip, press the projection at the top of the belt clip to release the lock and slide the belt clip downwards out of the rails. Attaching the lanyardDo as follows:1. Take the lanyard through the eye at the top of the radio.2. Put one end of the lanyard through the loop at the other end of the lanyard and pull to tighten. Release lockTop view0643
Chapter 627TroubleshootingDisplaying errorsSome errors result in an error message in the display. These error messages are listed below.Display text Problem Type ActionsErrEMPTY BATThe battery voltage is below a critical level, where further operation would damage the battery.Severe. Radio is non-functional.Change/recharge the battery.ErrHW ERRHardware error. Severe. Radio is non-functional.Service required.ILLEGALContext fails operation. This text will appear on the following occasions:•Multiple watch is selected on channel 16, or in channel regions where it is not allowed. • High power is selected on a channel where it is prohibited.• Transmission on blocked channelsFail operationConsider operation in a different context.0703
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Appendix A29Technical specifications Technical data SP3510GeneralItem SpecificationRX frequency range 148.000 - 174.000 MHzTX frequency range 148.000 - 174.000 MHzModulation 16K0G3EPower supply 7.2 VDC Li batteryCurrent drain at 5 W TX 1.7 ACurrent drain at 1 W TX 0.8 ACurrent drain RX max audio 0.25 ABattery Lithium-Ion, 1800 mAh rechargeableOperating temperature -20°C to +55° CWater ingress protection IP67Frequency stability Better than ±0.7 kHzWeight with emergency battery 340g0709
Technical specifications30TransmitterReceiverItem SpecificationRF output power 5 W /1 WMax deviation ±5 kHzSpurious emission < 0.25 uWAdjacent channel power > 70 dBItem SpecificationSensitivity (20 dB SINAD) -117 dBM typicalIntermodulation 70 dB typicalSpurious response > 70 dBAdjacent channel selectivity > 70 dBAudio output, internal 0.25 W at 10% dist.Audio output, external 0.25 W/8 Ohm0709
Technical specifications31Battery life guidelinesDuring daily use, always keep the battery fully charged and away from hot areas.Keep the battery terminals dry and clean.Never discharge beyond the specifications of the battery.Operation/Standby time depends on usage. Generally, the more the radio is transmitting, the faster it will drain the battery. Also, the “Hi” power setting will drain the battery faster than the “Lo” setting.Approximate figures are:• A battery can be stored for 4 to 6 month at 25°C if charged to 25%.• The battery will normally last for 5 to 9 hours of use on a fully charged battery. Note New batteries should be placed in the charger for minimum 12 hours first time.0709
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Technical specifications33Dimensional drawing, chargerMounting PossibillitiesDesktop mounting, top view Wall mounting, rear view 0703
Technical specifications29Declaration of ConformityR&TTEDateDoc. no TT99-124499-ADECLARATION OF CONFORMITYThrane & Thrane A/SPorsvej 29200 Aalborg SVDK-DenmarkWe, as manufacturer, herewith declare that the following equipment complies with thespecifications of the RTTE directive 1999/5/EC.EquipmentSAILOR SP3510 Portable VHF radiotelephone (non GMDSS)Consisting of:SP3510 Portable VHF radiotelephone (non GMDSS)B3502 Rechargeable Li-Ion BatteryCH3507 Battery ChargerEquipment ApplicabilitySAILOR SP3510 is a simplex/semi-duplex handheld VHF radiotelephones designed for maritimecommunication within the frequency range 155 MHz to 163.425 MHz.DeclarationSAILOR SP3510 conforms to the RTTE directive with respect toArticle 3(1)(a) the protection of health and safetyArticle 3(1)(b) electromagnetic compatibility requirementsArticle 3(2) effective use of the spectrum and avoidance of harmful interferenceWhich is shown by conforming to EU harmonized standard EN 301 178-2, EN 60945-Ed. 4.0,EN 60950-1 and EN 300 698-3.Statement no.Telefication: 06214585/AA/00Notified Body:Chief Financial OfficerSvend Åge Lundgaard Jensen27.04 - 20070718
Appendix B35AttentionGoretex MembranTo keep the VHF watertight, is it very important that the goretex membran behind the label under no circumstances must be damaged or removed. 0709
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