SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF

and SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Service Tool

User manual
 SAILOR 6222/6248/6249 VHF
and SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Service Tool

User manual

Document number: 98-133342-C

Release Date: 19 December 2013

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Disclaimer
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manual is provided for information purposes only, is subject to change without notice and
may contain errors or inaccuracies. Manuals issued by Thrane & Thrane are periodically
revised and updated. Anyone relying on this information should acquire the most current
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Thrane & Thrane A/S trading as Cobham SATCOM.

Copyright
© 2013 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved.

Record of revisions
Rev. Description Release Date Initials
C Cobham rebranding December 2013 CMA

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Table of contents
1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Connecting the radio to the service tool .................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Connecting to a radio without a network .......................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Connecting to a radio using a network .......................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Precautions using the service tool .................................................................................................................................... 5

3 Using the service tool ................................................................................................................................................................. 5

3.1 Getting access to the radio........................................................................................................................................................ 5
3.2 Status of the device ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Working with channel tables ............................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3.1 Channel tables for VHF ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.2 Channel tables for MF/HF..............................................................................................................................................10
3.3.3 Private channels for VHF................................................................................................................................................11
3.3.4 Private channels for MF/HF ..........................................................................................................................................13
3.4 Configuration of the radio..................................................................................................................................................15
3.4.1 Configuring the VHF radio ............................................................................................................................................15
3.4.2 Configuring the MF/HF radio .......................................................................................................................................17
3.5 Software Upload .....................................................................................................................................................................19
3.5.1 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................................21

4 Index .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

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1 Introduction
The S6000 radio series1 has a built-in web server with a web interface to set up the radio and
channel settings. This web server constitutes the service tool and is intended for use by
authorized personnel only. The web interface is accessed from a computer connected to the
LAN and is displayed in an Internet browser. Currently only Mozilla Firefox is supported. No
additional installation of software is needed.

2 Connecting the radio to the service tool

2.1 Connecting to a radio without a network
The radio can be accessed using a standard PC with automatic network configuration.
Connect the radio to the computer using a LAN cable and the Ethernet interface. After start-
up of the radio, the radio’s current IP address will be visible in the SYSTEM SETUP menu on
the radio. For installed control units, the IP can be found in the menu CONTROLLER SETUP.
In these menus the item IP: appears with the radio’s IP-address.
Use Mozilla Firefox 3.6 and type the radio’s IP address in the address line of the browser.

EXAMPLE: http://169.254.70.103
This will open the default configuration page of the radio. Now you can configure the radio.

2.2 Connecting to a radio using a network

As soon as the radio is connected to the network and switched on, it attempts to require an
available IP address from the network. If this process is successful, then the radio has
received a network IP address. This address can be read out in the SYSTEM SETUP menu of
the radio or it can be found in the configuration of the network’s DHCP server. For installed
control units, the IP can be found in the menu CONTROLLER SETUP. If you want to see
the IP address in the DHCP server configuration, see the manual for the DHCP providing
equipment.
Use Mozilla Firefox 3.6 and type the radio’s IP address in the address line of the browser.

EXAMPLE: http:// 169.254.70.103

This will open the default configuration page of the radio. Now you can configure the radio.

1
Exception: SAILOR 621x VHF radios.

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2.3 Precautions using the service tool

WARNING: While using the service tool the network cable must not be removed
or disconnected from neither the PC nor the radio.

WARNING: Do not operate the radio while using the service tool.

WARNING: While using the service tool power to the radio may not be switched off.
Violation of the precautions above can result in a defect radio, which only
can be repaired by the manufacturer.

WARNING: When the changes are applied in the service tool, reboot the radio before
usage.

WARNING: Changes made with the service tool are the service agents’ responsibility.
Changes must be in conformance with radio specifications and regulations.

WARNING: Power cycle the radio before use of radio after end use of the service tool.

3 Using the service tool

The service tool in the radio is used to perform changes to settings and enable new features
such as adding channels or updating the radio.
The following sections of the service tool are described in detail:

 Getting access to the radio

 Status of the device

 Configuration of the radio

 Software Upload

 Troubleshooting

3.1 Getting access to the radio

In order to protect the radio from inadvertent configuration by the ordinary user, you need a
password to enter the service tool and get access to the radio configuration. Password can
be entered in the ADMINISTRATION menu.

Click the ADMINISTRATION page to display the following view:

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Figure 1: ADMINISTRATION page for a VHF.

To login and use the service tool you must fill in these two fields with the following
information:

 Username: admin

 Password: sailorsailor
After correct entry of the username and password, the service tool displays:
User is now logged in as Administrator
Now the radio is ready for configuration. You can configure channel tables, change the
configuration and upload new software to the radio.

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3.2 Status of the device

Figure 2: DEVICE STATUS page for a VHF.

The Device Status page is an information page that is used to show the current platform and
hardware configuration in the radio.
The field Current HD Tracking ID can be used in terms of service, when the hardware in the
radio is updated, then a new serial number can be applied here.
The “Apply factory reset” button can be used if the operator wants to return to the default
configuration of the radio. This means removing all settings in the channel tables,
configurations, MMSI etc.

3.3 Working with channel tables

Use this menu to configure the radio channel setting. Press the CHANNEL TABLES menu
to display a submenu with the different modes or areas of the radio.

 For VHF: INT, BI, CA, US, ALT, Private, CA WX, US WX

 For MF/HF: ITU Channels 2MHz, ITU Channels 4MHz, ITU Channels 6MHz, ITU
Channels 8MHz, ITU Channels 12MHz, ITU Channels 16MHz, ITU Channels 18MHz,
ITU Channels 22MHz, ITU Channels 25MHz, Private channels.
The method how to configure the channel tables is the same for VHF and MF/HF, though the
menus on the pages will appear differently.

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3.3.1 Channel tables for VHF

For the VHF radio, the INT, BI, CA and US page will look almost as the international channel
table as shown below in Figure 3:

Figure 3: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: INT for VHF (6222).

Figure 4: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: INT for VHF (6248).

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Figure 5: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: INT for VHF (6249).

Fill in the respective fields and click the button SAVE for each channel.

VHF Description
CHANNEL
TABLES

Name The Name field is used as the channel descriptor, which is the text
present below the channel designator. Name lengths up to 13
characters are possible.

Duplex Indicates that the channel is a duplex channel. This tag can not be
removed by operator.

Hi allowed This channel may transmit with high power.

TX Block Select this tag in order to block transmitting on this channel.

Wideband This tag indicates that the channel is a channel with 25 kHz channel
spacing. If the tag is not present the channel spacing is 12.5 kHz. This
tag can not be removed by operator.

Scan Select this tag to include this specific channel in the scanning table.
Note that tagging all channels to be scanned will increase the time
between scanning each separate channel.

ATIS Select the ATIS tag on this channel in order to transmit ATIS at the
end of every voice transmission. This means that the ATIS code
inserted under CONFIGURATION will be transmitted before shutting
down the transmitter.

DSC Prop. Select the DSC propose tag in order to propose using this channel
when using DSC cell calls. The channel that can be selected for DSC
sub-communication is restricted to channels tagged with DSC Prop.

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Used for AUX This column is used to select a channel, which is used for AUX settings.
Only a single channel can be selected. Configuration of the AUX port is
set under CONFIGURATION.

3.3.2 Channel tables for MF/HF

For the MF/HF radio the ITU channel pages looks almost like the 2MHz band as shown in the
following figure.

Figure 6: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: ITU Channels 2MHz on a MF/HF

Fill in the respective fields and click the button SAVE for each channel.

MF/HF Description
CHANNEL TABLES

Allowed Select this tag to indicate if a given channel is present in the radio or
not. Removing a tag removes the channel from the channel table in the
radio even though the channel is normally present in a given mode.

TX Block Select this tag in order to block transmitting on this channel.

Scan Select this tag to include this specific channel in the scanning table.
Note that tagging all channels to be scanned will increase the time
between scanning each separate channel.

Telex coast Select this tag to mark the channel for Telex coast station. It is not
recommended to change this setting.

Telex Int. Select this tag to mark Telex used intership. This is preprogrammed as an
ITU setting. It is not recommended to change this setting.

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WR On Select this tag to use watch receiver on this channel. It is not

recommended to change this setting.

Is SSB Select this tag to identify the channel as an SSB channel.

Is AM Select this tag to identify the channel as an AM channel.

3.3.3 Private channels for VHF

For private channels in the VHF radio the CHANNEL TABLES page looks as follows:

Figure 7: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: Private for VHF (6222).

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Figure 8: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: Private for VHF (6248).

Figure 9: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: Private for VHF (6249).

In the page Private you can add private channels. These channels will be visible in the
respective channel modes (INT/ALT, BI, US, CA) in the radio if they are selected under
Allowed section.

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Fill in the respective fields and click the button SAVE for each channel.

VHF Description
CHANNEL TABLES

Designator The designator is the number or text shown as the large text in the
radio’s display when selecting this channel.

Allowed Select this tag for the channel to be visible in the respective channel
modes (INT/ALT, BI, US, CA) in the radio. Private channels allowed for
INT are also available in ALT mode and visa versa.

Name Enter a suitable name for the channel. This text will be shown below
the designator in the display of the radio.

TX frequency Enter the TX frequency for this channel.

RX frequency Enter the RX frequency for this channel.

Duplex Select this tag if the channel is a duplex channel. The channel spacing
must be 4.6 MHz.

Hi allowed Select this tag if this channel as allowed to transmit at high power.

TX Block Select this tag in order to block transmitting on this channel.

Wideband Select this tag to mark the channel as a channel with 25 kHz channel
spacing. Removing this tag makes the channel spacing 12.5 kHz.

Scan Select this tag to include this specific channel in the scanning table.
Note that tagging all channels to be scanned will increase the time
between scanning each separate channel.

ATIS Select the ATIS tag on this channel in order to transmit ATIS as the
end of every voice transmission. This means that the ATIS code
inserted under CONFIGURATION will be transmitted before shutting
down the transmitter.

DSC Prop. Select the DSC propose tag in order to propose using this channel
when using DSC cell calls. The channel that can be selected for DSC
sub-communication is restricted to channels tagged with DSC Prop.

Used for AUX This column is used to select a channel, which is used for AUX settings.
Only a single channel can be selected. Configuration of the AUX port is
set under CONFIGURATION.

3.3.4 Private channels for MF/HF

The private channels in the MF/HF radio the CHANNEL TABLES page looks as follows:

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Figure 10: Service tool: CHANNEL TABLES: Private channels for MF/HF.

Fill in the respective fields and click the button SAVE for each channel.

MF/HF Description
CHANNEL TABLES

Designator The designator is the number or text shown as the large text in the
radio’s display when selecting this channel.

Allowed Select this tag for the channel to be visible in the respective ITU
channel mode.

Name Enter a suitable name for the channel. This text will be shown
below the designator in the display of the radio.

TX block Select this tag in order to block transmitting on this channel.

Scan Select this tag to include this specific channel in the scanning table.
Note that tagging all channels to be scanned will increase the time
between scanning each separate channel.

Telex coast Select this tag to mark the channel for Telex coast station. It is not
recommended to change this setting.

Telex Int. Select this tag to mark Telex used intership. This is preprogrammed
as an ITU setting. It is not recommended to change this setting.

WR On Select this tag to use watch receiver on this channel. It is not

recommended to change this setting.

Is SSB Select this tag to identify the channel as an SSB channel.

Is AM Select this tag to identify the channel as an AM channel.

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3.4 Configuration of the radio

Choosing CONFIGURATION in the menu makes it possible to set several radio parameters,
like MMSI number, and primary vs. duplicate installation and other parameters are available.

3.4.1 Configuring the VHF radio

The following figure shows the CONFIGURATION page for VHF radio.

Figure 11: CONFIGURATION page for a VHF (6222).

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Figure 12: CONFIGURATION page for a VHF (6248).

Figure 13: CONFIGURATION page for a VHF (6249).

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Fill in the respective fields and click the button APPLY.

CONFIGURATION - Description
VHF

Band Select between 12.5 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing.

ATIS code Enter or change the ATIS code. The ATIS code will be transmitted
in the end of each voice transmission. The ATIS code format is 9
digits like the MMSI.

MMSI Enter or change the MMSI number of the radio. The format of
MMSI is 9 digits.

Primary station? Select this tag if you want this radio to have priority over a
duplicate VHF installation.

Watch mode Select whether you want the dual (current channel and DSC) or
triple watch mode (current channel, DSC and one more channel).

Priority Priority mark is to enable priority scanning which means scanning

the priority channel between every working channel scan.
ON: W1 -> prio -> W2 -> prio -> W3 -> prio ->
OFF: W1 -> W2 -> W3 ->

Scan hang time Scan hang time, in seconds on an active receiving working
channel. The time is measured from the signal is detected. The
radio remains on the channel for the set time interval, if a signal
was detected.

AUX The channel selected for AUX (Used for AUX) will be present in
bold, and the configuration – options on what the AUX port is to
do, can be configured in the dropdown list. Default AUX channel
is channel 16. Options are: OFF, Squelch open, On channel. If
Squelch open is selected, the AUX port is activated when the
squelch opens on the selected channel. If On channel the port is
activated when the radio is on the selected AUX channel.

Permissions Select the channel tables allowed for scanning and narrow modes.

Set Type of NON- This is only present on S6248 and S6249, and is used to configure
CLASS the radio as a 6248 or a 6249 radio.

3.4.2 Configuring the MF/HF radio

The following figure shows the CONFIGURATION page for the MF/HF radio.

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Figure 14: CONFIGURATION page from a MF/HF.

Fill in the respective fields and click the button APPLY.

CONFIGURATION - Description
MF/HF

MMSI Enter or change the MMSI number of the radio.

Call ID or MMSI This is the 5-digit Telex call id. If there is no 5-digit call id allocated
you can use the 9-digit MMSI or leave the field empty.

Abbreviated ID This is used for Telex identification and is part of the answer back
string. The abbreviated ID is usually 4 ASCII letters, e.g. ‘abcd’.

Slave delay This is the slave frame delay used during Telex ARQ calls. 10 msec
should be adequate for most installations.

ATU available? Select this tag if the system has an ATU (Antenna Tuning Unit)
connected. This enables the setup of the ATU.
Note: Wrong selection may damage the Antenna Tuning Unit.

PSU Monitor enabled If the radio’s power supply is a SAILOR 6081 you can enable the
Power Supply Monitor in the radio.

Primary station Select this tag if you want this radio to have priority over a
duplicate MF/HF installation.

Watch mode Here you can select whether you want the dual (current channel
and DSC) or triple watch mode (current channel, DSC and one
more channel).

Scan hang time Scan hang time, in seconds on an active receiving working channel.
The time is measured from the signal is detected. The radio
remains on the channel for the set time interval, if a signal was
detected.

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Scan resume time Scan resume time, in seconds. When the programmed time of
inactivity has elapsed, and when watch/scan has been aborted
using a press on PTT, or after power-up, scan or watch is resumed.

The MMSI, Call-id and abbreviated ID are used to construct the telex answer back string. The
rules for creating a valid answerback string are:

 Figure shift

 Carriage return

 Line feed

 9-digit MMSI (or 5-digit call ID)

 Letter shift

 Space

 Abbreviated ID

 Space

 Letter shifts to bring the total length up to 20 characters

 X
The service tool will automatically add the figure shifts, letter shifts, spaces and the letter ‘x’
where appropriate. It is strongly recommended to check the telex settings on the SAILOR
6006 Message Terminal (Telex) when the settings above have been modified and the radio
has been power cycled.

3.5 Software Upload

The software upload is a stepwise process. First the operator has to force the radio into safe
mode and then upload the file.
To upload software to the radio, do as follows:

1. Go to the menu SOFTWARE UPLOAD.

2. Press the Enter safemode button (see Figure 15). This displays a new page asking
the operator to wait.
3. Wait approximately 10 seconds until the page reloads, see Figure 16.
4. Upload the new firmware file using the browse functionality or type in the location
of the file. The file to upload is a file with the extension .tgz, which can be
downloaded from the Thrane & Thrane extranet. Upload file images are specific for
the unit you want to update (VHF, MF/HF CU, MF/HF TU). See Figure 17.

5. Press Upload and wait until the radio reboots.

IMPORTANT:Do not press any key on the radio while updating or attempt to operate the
service tool. Wait until the radio reboots, allow wait time up to 6 minutes. Do
not power cycle, press any key or button in the browser, operate the radio,
remove network cables or perform any actions on the PC while uploading.

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IMPORTANT:When updating a MF/HF system you must always start by updating the CU,
then update the TU. Remember to update all CU(s) and the TU.

IMPORTANT:Do not use a network with a DHCP server that assigns a new IP address each
time network equipment is switched on. If the router assigns a new IP address
each time, you can see it in the router. It is recommended to connect the
radio as described in section 2.1, Connecting to a radio without a network.
The menu system in the browser does not work when safemode has been entered, because
the radio is in a mode for software upload only.

Figure 15: Step 1 of software upload.

Pressing the Enter safemode button displays the following:

Figure 16: Step 2 of software upload.

Figure 17: Step 3 of software upload.

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Pressing the Upload button displays the following:

Figure 18: Step 4 of software upload.

When the process is done, and the radio reboots, safemode is exited and the upgrade is
complete. The browser stays on the page shown in Figure 18. Shutdown the browser session
and reconnect to the radio.

3.5.1 Troubleshooting
If the product is not restarting up until 6 minutes after the upload process was initiated – or
if e.g. a power outage occurs during upload, then the product enters a rescue mode next
time it is repowered.
In rescue mode there are no visible indications on the product.
In order to firmware update a product in rescue mode, perform the following steps:
1. Connect the product directly to a PC with an Ethernet cable.

2. Configure the PC with a static IP address: 192.168.0.10 and netmask: 255.255.255.0

3. Install a tftp server on the PC – e.g. OpenTftpServer

a. OpenTftpServer can be downloaded from: http://sourceforge.net/projects/tftp-
server/
b. During installation, uncheck request to start the server as a windows service
c. Open a windows command shell, then enter the installation directory
d. Execute the RunStandAloneMT.bat file

4. From the software release package rename the supplied xxx.tiif file to s6000.tiif

5. Place the s6000.tiif file in the root directory of the tftp server
6. Power-cycle the product. The product will automatically assign itself the IP address
192.168.0.20 and then immediately request the s6000.tiif file from the PC.
7. Allow the product to complete the file transfer and flash programming process, which is
expected to be less than 3 minutes
8. The product automatically reboots and enters normal behavior after successfully
completing flash programming.

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4 Index

answerback string, 20 MMSI number, 16

ATIS code Password, 6
VHF, 18 private channels
channel tables MF HF, 13
MF HF, 10 VHF, 11
VHF, 8 Private channels, 11, 13
Channel tables, 10 PSU Monitor, 19
configuration Slave delay, 19
MF HF, 18 software upload, 20
VHF, 16 Software Upload, 20
Configuring, 16, 18 telex answer back string, 20
firmware file, 20 Username, 6
IP address, 4 Watch mode, 19
login, 6

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