Thrane and Thrane A S SP3550 UHF Transceiver User Manual SP3550

Thrane & Thrane A/S UHF Transceiver SP3550

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SAILOR SP3550 UHFUSER MANUAL
iSP3550 UHFDocument number: TT 98-124308-BRelease date: October, 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.0740
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 2.5 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.0740
iiiTraining informationSAILOR SP3550 UHF is designed for to be operated safely. It must be operated by licensed personnel only.The SP3550 complies with the uncontrolled RF exposure limits. • 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 5 cm away from the head when talking into the microphone.Warning! Your Thrane & Thrane UHF 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 2.5 cm away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting.0740
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vContentsChapter 1 IntroductionYour UHF ............................................................................ 1Performance .......................................................................2Channels ............................................................................2Chapter 2 OperationControls ..............................................................................5Keys and buttons ................................................................5The display .........................................................................7Using the UHF .....................................................................8Basic functions ...................................................................8Other functions .................................................................. 11Chapter 3 BatteriesBattery level indication ......................................................13Removing and inserting the battery pack ...........................13The battery chargers ..........................................................14Installing the charger ........................................................14Recharging the battery ......................................................15Chapter 4 Configuring the radioConfiguration mode ...........................................................17Entering and using configuration mode .............................17List of configuration settings ............................................. 180730
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 ................................ 27Attaching the lanyard ....................................................... 27Chapter 6 TroubleshootingDisplaying errors ..............................................................29App. A Technical specificationsTechnical data SP3550 ......................................................31General .............................................................................31Transmitter ....................................................................... 32Receiver ........................................................................... 32Battery life guidelines ...................................................... 34Dimensional drawing, transceiver ....................................35Dimensional drawing, chargers ....................................... 36Declaration of Conformity ................................................. 37App. B AttentionGoretex Membran ............................................................ 390740
Chapter 11IntroductionYour UHFThe SP3550 UHF is designed for flexibility in daily use. It connects easily to external equipment like headsets and fist mikes, making the SP3550 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.Selectable 12.5 kHz narrow band or 25 kHz wide band operation. Scrambling function for privacy calls.CTCSS function for selective opening of Squelch.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.0730
Introduction2PerformanceFor best performance of the transceiver keep the following in mind:• Keep clear of metal environment.• Hold the transceiver vertically and 5 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 is not programmed with any channels for USA and Canada.The user have to apply at the authorities for a licens.For Europe this radio can be programmed according to the following tables:Table 1: Single frequency simplex channels (25 kHz or 12.5 kHz use)Channel designator FrequencyChannel A 467.525 MHzChannel B 467.550 MHzChannel C 467.575 MHzChannel D 457.525 MHzChannel E 457.550 MHzChannel F 457.575 MHz0740
Introduction3Table 2: Additional channels for 12.5 kHz equipmentTable 3: Two-frequency simplex channels for use with repeater onlyChannel designator FrequencyChannel M 467.5375 MHzChannel N 467.5625 MHzChannel O 457.5375 MHzChannel P 457.5625 MHzChannel designator Repeater RX Frequency Repeater TX FrequencyChannel G 467.525 MHz 457.525 MHzChannel H 467.550 MHz 457.550 MHzChannel J 467.575 MHz 457.575 MHzChannel K 467.5375 MHz 457.5375 MHzChannel L 467.5625 MHz 457.5625 MHz0730
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Chapter 25OperationControlsKeys and buttons1. On/off/volume2. Light/Lock3. Push To Talk (PTT)4. Up key5. Down key6. Hi/Lo output power7. Squelch8. Scan9. D/P0 quick channel select10. Loudspeaker/microphone 123456789100740
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 P1 (T) or P2 (S).Run through available items if an P1 or P2 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 watch.2 presses: Activate memory scan. Add/Delete channel from memory scan.Toggle between high and low transmitter power.Select channel D. Select preprogrammed channel P0.0730
Operation7The displayThe display holds various fields of information, explained below.1. Current working channel.2. “Lo”: Reduced transmitter power. Full transmitter power is not shown in display.3. Dual watch activated.4. Current working channel is marked for scanning.5. Keypad is locked.6. Battery level indicator.7. Transmitting (TX) /Receiving (RX).8. Accessory is connected.9. Service line for various purposes. In this example the volume level.10. Semi-duplex channel.123456789100740
Operation8Using the UHFBasic 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 D, press the D/P0 key.• 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 semi-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 17.0740
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”.0730
Operation10Using Dual watch (requires priority channel is programmed)•To activate Dual watch, press the SCN key.The display shows “Dual” at the top and “D” at the bottom right. The radio toggles between the selected channel and channel D (if channel D is programmed as the priority channel).•To terminate Dual watch, press SCN again.Scanning channels•To activate scanning memory, press 2 times SCN within ½ a second. During scanning, the display shows “SC” in the channel field. The radio toggles between channel D and each of the channels are marked for scanning (only if a priority channel, e.g. D was programmed).•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.0740
Operation11Other functionsProgramming the scanning memoryTo add a channel to the scanning 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 scanning 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 18.Continuous Tone Coded Squelch SystemOn channels where it is allowed, you can set up selective squelch opening by sub-tone detection (CTCSS), using the configuration mode (see CTCSS on page 21). Please note that if the radio is operating with CTCSS on a channel, it is impossible to receive a normal signal on that channel. For this reason, be very careful not to use CTCSS programmed channels in emergency situations. Channels programmed with CTCSS will have a clear identification in the service field, e.g. "CTCSS 22", while selected. Not all channels are allowed for CTCSS use. For maritime channels CTCSS is automatically disabled when •Product is turned off • A new channel is selectedFor private channels, the feature will remain until manually removed.0740
Operation12ScramblerOn channels where it is allowed, you can set up voice scrambling, using configuration mode (see SCRM on page 22). Please note that if the radio is operating with scrambling on a channel, it is impossible to communicate with other radios that are not programmed with the same scrambler code. For this reason, be very careful not to use scrambled channels in emergency situations. Scrambled channels will have a clear identification in the service field, e.g. "SCRM 3", while selected. Not all regions allow the use of voice scrambling.For maritime channels scrambling is automatically disabled when• Product is turned off • A new channel is selectedFor private channels, scrambling will remain until manually removed.Narrow band operationThe radio is prepared for narrow band operation. (see BAND on page 22).Narrow band configuration is indicated with an “n” next to the channel designator.Note Prior to any initiation of scrambling, the operator must always identify the calling station in clear voice (unscrambled) on that channel. Use of scrambling may also be restricted by national laws.0740
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.120730
Batteries14The battery chargersThe chargers has two compartments.CH3507 •A rear compartment only 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.CH3508• It is possible to charge a battery in rear compartment simultaneously with the radio/battery in front.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 36.When mounting the charger, make sure it is placed in a dry place and away from direct sunlight. The charger is not waterproof.0740
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: UHF off approx. 4 hours, UHF on: approx. 5 hours.The battery indicator on the radio display indicates if the radio is placed in the charger while radio and charger are both powered.1. The radio may be left on or it may be switched off during the recharge process0740
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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.0730
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.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.SLEEP 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.0730
Configuring the radio19CONTRST 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.RESCN OFF Automatic resume deactivated.3, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30Scanning/watch can be automatically resumed after this time (seconds) if previously terminated with PTT.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.WORK ON If the default channel D is selected using the D/P0 key, any push on S or T will select the working channel active before D/P0 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.Name Values Description0740
Configuring the radio20P0 OFF Remove tag “P0” for current working channel.ON Tag current working channel with “P0”. If another channel was previously tagged “P0”, this is overruled.• The working channel can now be selected with a long press on “D/P0”.P1 OFF Remove tag “P1” for current working channel.ON Tag current working channel with “P1”. If another channel was previously tagged “P1”, this is overruled.• The working channel can now be selected with a long press on T.P2 OFF Remove tag “B” for current working channel.ON Tag current working channel with “P2”. If another channel was previously tagged “P2”, this is overruled.• The working channel can now be selected with a long press on S.Name Values Description0740
Configuring the radio21SUBC OFF SUBC disabled. Squelch opens on all received signals.1, 2, ..., 38 Sub-tone carrier ID. Squelch opens if the received signal contains the desired subtone. During transmission the sub-tone with the corresponding ID is generated.Two radios on the same channel and with the same sub-tone ID, can reduce unwanted incoming traffic from other users on the same channel.CTCSS OFF CTCSS disabled.ON Activate CTCSS on working channel. Two radios on the same channel and with SUBC enabled, can have a certain level of privacy.Note that if you choose this option, the radio immediately exits configuration mode and starts CTCSS on the working channel.GROUP SEL Selective Mode. Squelch opens only if the programmed sub-tone is received in the signal.ANY Squelch opens on reception of any of the 38 sub-tones.Name Values Description0740
Configuring the radio22SCODE OFF No scrambler code is assigned to the channel (selecting “ON” in the SCRM setting will have no effect).1, 2, 3, 4, 5, CCA selection between 5 fixed sets of scrambler characteristics, and a custom code (CC), can be assigned to the channel.Note that the custom code can be defined in the service interface.SCRM OFF Scrambler disabled.ON Activate scrambling on working channel. Two radios on the same channel and with scrambling enabled, can have a certain level of privacy.Note that if you choose this option, the radio immediately exits configuration mode and starts scrambling on the working channel.BAND 25.0 Wide band operation selected.12.5 Narrow band operation selected.Name Values Description0740
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.All accessories listed might be used when body worn.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 FL5061 403500-9510740
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.Accessorie connectorPin 1. Loudspeaker,minimum 8 ohm impedance.Pin 2. Accessory power,5V maximum 0.03A.Pin 3. Microphone input,Ri = 2.2kohm, 3V phantom power.Pin 4. GND.0740
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.Use of lanyard is only for hand held operation. Put it around the wrist to prevent dropping the radio.Accessory Part numberRechargeable battery, B3502 403502ACharger, CH3507 403507AAC/DC converter, length 150cm (100-240V~ /12VDC out) 88-12553812-24VDC Connection cable, length 150cm 37-124381Belt clip 62-124320Antenna 88-125662Lanyard 41-124375SP3550 User Manual (this manual) 98-1243080740

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