SAILOR 6006/6007

Message terminal
Installation manual
SAILOR 6006/6007
Message Terminal
Installation manual

Document number: 98-130088-C

Release date: October 1, 2013

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Disclaimer
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product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed by Thrane & Thrane
A/S. The information in this manual is provided for information purposes only, is
subject to change without notice and may contain errors or inaccuracies. Manuals
issued by Thrane & Thrane A/S are periodically revised and updated. Anyone relying
on this information should acquire the most current version e.g. from
www.cobham.com/satcom or from the distributor. Thrane & Thrane A/S 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.
Thrane & Thrane A/S is trading as Cobham SATCOM.

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

Trademark Acknowledgements
• SAILOR is a registered trademark of Thrane & Thrane A/S in the European Union,
the United States and other countries.
• Thrane & Thrane is a registered trademark of Thrane & Thrane A/S in the
European Union and the United States.
• Inmarsat is a registered trademark of the International Maritime Satellite
Organisation (IMSO) and is licensed by IMSO to Inmarsat Limited and Inmarsat
Ventures plc.
• Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks
or trade names of their respective owners.

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 Safety summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all
phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to
comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended
use of the equipment. Thrane & Thrane assumes no liability for the
customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
GROUND THE EQUIPMENT
To minimise shock hazard, the equipment chassis and cabinet must be
connected to an electrical ground and the cable instructions must be
followed.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or
fumes. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment
constitutes a definite safety hazard.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Component
replacement and internal adjustment must be made by qualified
maintenance personnel.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not
substitute parts or perform any unauthorised modification to the
equipment.
COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE
Minimum safety distance: 1.3 m from the Message Terminal
Failure to comply with the rules above will void the warranty!

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About the manual
Intended readers
This manual is an installation manual for the Message Terminal.
The manual is intended for installers of the Message Terminal
and service personnel. Personnel installing or servicing the
system must be properly trained and authorized by
Cobham SATCOM. It is important that you observe all safety
requirements listed in the beginning of this manual, and install
the system according to the guidelines in this manual.

Manual overview
Note that this manual does not cover how to use the system.
For information on usage refer to the user manual for the
system in which you are using the Message Terminal.
This manual has the following chapters:
• Installation gives an introduction to the two types of
Message Terminal, explains how to mount the units and
gives guidelines for storage and repacking for shipment.
• Connectors and controls shows outline and pin-out for all
connectors on the Message Terminal and explains the
functions of the buttons in the front panel.

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 Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Installation
1.1 The Message Terminal ............................................................ 2
1.2 Initial inspection ........................................................................ 4
1.3 Installation .................................................................................... 5
1.4 Storage ........................................................................................... 7
1.5 Repacking for shipment..................................................................7

Chapter 2 Connectors and controls

2.1 Connectors ................................................................................ 10
2.2 Buttons in the front panel .................................................. 24
2.3 Initial configuration, SAILOR 6006 ................................ 26

App. A Specifications

App. B Mechanical outlines

B.1 Outline: Bottom, front and top ........................................ 30
B.2 Outline: Rear .............................................................................. 31
B.3 Outline: Side and perspective view ................................ 32
B.4 Outline: Flush mount plate ................................................. 33
B.5 Outline: Cable Relief Plate .................................................. 34

Glossary ..................................................................................................................................35

Index ..................................................................................................................................39

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Installation 1

Installation
This chapter provides a short description of the two types of Message
Terminal, including descriptions of:
• The Message Terminal
• Initial inspection
• Installation
• Storage and
• Repacking for shipment

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1.1 The Message Terminal

1.1.1 GMDSS or general purpose terminal

There are two variants of the Message Terminal: The SAILOR 6006 and the
SAILOR 6007. The only visible difference is the Distress button on the
SAILOR 6006, which is a GMDSS approved terminal. The next sections
describe the two terminals.

1.1.2 SAILOR 6006

The SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal is a maritime terminal for use in
GMDSS installations, providing several types of interfaces for connection to
external equipment, such as a Mini-C transceiver, MF/HF Radio Telex
applications and an Alarm panel. The Message Terminal has a touch-screen
for operating the terminal. However, in GMDSS installations a keyboard is
mandatory. A suitable keyboard is available from Cobham SATCOM.

Figure 1: SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal

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1.1.3 SAILOR 6007

Installation
The SAILOR 6007 Message Terminal is a general purpose maritime terminal,
e.g. for fishery e-log using third party software. It provides several types of
interfaces for connection to external equipment, such as a Mini-C
transceiver or BGAN terminal, an ethernet switch and a printer. The
Message Terminal has a touch-screen for operating the terminal. You may
also connect an external keyboard and mouse/trackball.

Figure 2: SAILOR 6007 Message Terminal

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1.2 Initial inspection

Inspect the shipping carton immediately upon receipt for evidence of
damage during transport. If the shipping carton is severely damaged or
water stained, request that the carrier's agent be present when opening the
carton. Save the carton packing material for future use.

Warning! To avoid electric shock, do not apply power to the

system if there is any sign of shipping damage to any
part of the front or rear panel or the outer cover.
Read the safety summary at the front of this manual
before installing or operating the system.

After unpacking the system, inspect it thoroughly for hidden damage and
loose components or fittings. If the contents are incomplete, if there is
mechanical damage or defect, or if the system does not work properly,
notify your dealer.

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1.3 Installation

Installation
1.3.1 Cable requirements
All cables attached to the Message Terminal must be shielded. Every shield
should have a low impedance connection to an electrical ground.
For information on connectors, see Connectors on page 10.
Before using the Message Terminal for the first time, check that all cables
are correctly wired and fastened.

1.3.2 Mounting

1.3.2.1 Mounting the cable relief plate

Before installing the Message Terminal, mount the cable relief plate on the
connector panel as shown below using the 2 screws included with the cable
relief plate. For outline drawings of the Cable Relief Plate, see Outline: Cable
Relief Plate on page 34.

Figure 3: Mounting cable relief plate

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1.3.2.2 Flush mount

You can flush mount the Message Terminal in a console by using the 4
screw holes (A) on the back of the terminal. The holes are M4 x 10 mm. For
a drawing of the Flush-mount plate with panel cut-out and mounting holes,
see Outline: Flush mount plate on page 33.

Figure 4: Flush mount

1.3.2.3 Wall or desktop mounting

You can mount the Message Terminal on a horizontal surface or a vertical
surface using the optional mounting bracket. Do as follows:

1. Use the four holes in the mounting bracket to fasten the terminal to the
mounting surface. Screws are included with the mounting bracket.
2. Adjust the angle in steps of 7.5° by loosening the hand wheels slightly
and moving the Message Terminal into the wanted position. Remember
to tighten the hand wheels again.
Please refer to chapter B, Mechanical outlines, describing the detailed
mechanical outlines of the Message Terminal and mounting bracket.

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1.4 Storage

Installation
The Message Terminal may be stored or shipped in temperatures between
-40° C and +80° C. Protect the Message Terminal from extreme
temperature variation which can cause condensation. We recommend that
you unpack the Message Terminal immediately on delivery.

1.5 Repacking for shipment

Should you need to send the product for repair, please read the below
information before packing the product.
The shipping carton has been carefully designed to protect the Message
Terminal and its accessories during shipment. This carton and its associated
packing material should be used when repacking for shipment. Attach a tag
indicating the type of service required, return address, part number and full
serial number. Mark the carton FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.

Note Correct shipment is the customer’s own responsibility.

If the original shipping carton is not available, the following general
instructions should be used for repacking with commercially available
material.

1. Wrap the defective unit in heavy paper or plastic. Attach a tag

indicating the type of service required, return address, part number and
full serial number.
2. Use a strong shipping container, e.g. a double walled carton.
3. Protect the front- and rear panel with cardboard and insert a layer of
shock-absorbing material between all surfaces of the equipment and the
sides of the container.
4. Seal the shipping container securely.
5. Mark the shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.
Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty.

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Connectors and controls

This chapter provides a description of all connectors and controls on the
Message Terminal. It also describes the initial configuration for the
SAILOR 6006 as either a Radiotelex terminal or an Inmarsat-C terminal. It
has the following sections:
• Connectors
• Buttons in the front panel
• Initial configuration, SAILOR 6006

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2.1 Connectors

2.1.1 Overview
The drawing below shows the connectors on the Message Terminal.

NMEA 183
Talker

Handset or
Hand microphone

DC Power
input

4 x USB Ethernet RS-232 2 x NMEA 183 Listener

Stereo audio Memory card

output holder SDHC USB Ground CAN-bus

Figure 5: Connector panel

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2.1.2 USB interface

There are four USB Host interface ports (USB Type A) in the rear panel of
the Message Terminal and one at the bottom of the front panel.

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Figure 6: USB connectors in connector panel

Figure 7: USB connector at the bottom of the Message Terminal

The applications for the USB ports are as follows:

• Front panel USB port: Temporary connection of mass storage
devices
• Rear panel: One for printer, one for keyboard and two for general use.

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The USB connectors are USB Type A. The table below show the connector
outline, wire colours and pin assignments.

Pin number Pin function Wire colour Connector outline

1 5V Red USB Type A socket

2 D- White

3 D+ Green

4 GND Black

Table 1: Pin-out for USB connector

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2.1.3 Ethernet interface

There is one Ethernet (10/100 MB) connector on the rear panel of the
Message Terminal. The Ethernet interface can be used for communicating
with connected equipment, such as a SAILOR 6081 power supply or an

Connectors and controls

alarm panel.

Figure 8: Ethernet connector location

The table below show the connector outline, pin assignments and wire
colour

Pin number Pin function Wire colour Connector outline

1 Tx+ white/orange RJ-45 female

2 Tx- orange

3 Rx+ white/green

4 Not connected blue

5 Not connected white/blue

6 Rx- green

7 Not connected white/brown

8 Not connected brown

Table 2: Pin-out for Ethernet connector

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2.1.4 RS-232 interface (X1)

There is one RS-232 DTE connector on the rear panel of the terminal.

Figure 9: RS-232 connector location

The table below show the connector outline and pin assignments.

Pin number Pin function Connector outline

1 Not Connected
D-Sub, 9 pin male
2 RxD (Receive Data) Input

3 TxD (Transmit Data) output

4 DTR (Data Terminal Ready) output

5 GND

6 DSR (Data Set Ready) Input

7 RTS (Request To Send) output

8 CTS (Clear To Send) Input

9 Not Connected
Table 3: Pin-out for RS-232 connector

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2.1.5 NMEA 0183 compatible Talker interface (X2)

The NMEA 0183 compatible Talker interface complies to IEC 61162-1 and
IEC 61162-2. You can select between two speeds: 4800 or 38400 Baud.

Connectors and controls

Note The NMEA 0183 compatible Talker connector is a custom
connector; a matching cable with connector is available from
Cobham SATCOM. The cable is 1.80 m long and the part number
is 37-131222-A.

Figure 10: NMEA 0183 compatible Talker connector location

The table below show the connector outline and pin assignments.

Pin number Pin function Connector outline

1 TA- Mini Panel lock, 5 pin male

2 TB+

3 GND

4 General purpose input

5 General purpose input

Table 4: Pin-out for NMEA 0183 compatible Talker interface

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2.1.6 Accessory interface (X3)

The Accessory interface connects to e.g. the SAILOR 6201 Handset and the
SAILOR 6202 Hand microphone.

Figure 11: Accessory connector location

The table below show the connector outline and pin assignments.

Pin number Pin function Connector outline

1 NC Panel lock, 10 pin male

2 NC

3 NC

4 NC

5 MIC+

6 EARPIECE

7 HOOK/PTT

8 12 V DC output for handset

9 GND

10 GND
Table 5: Pin-out for Accessory interface

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2.1.7 DC Power input (X4)

2.1.7.1 Connector

Connectors and controls

The DC Power input connects to a DC supply with 12 to 24 V DC nominal
(10.8 to 32 V DC). The interface also has a “remote on/off” function and an
“on/off control” output.

Note The Power connector is a custom connector; a matching cable

with connector is included in the delivery.

Figure 12: DC Power input connector location

The table below show the connector outline, pin assignments and wire
colour in the power cable delivered with the Message Terminal.

Wire colour
Pin
Pin function in power Connector outline
number
cable

1 DC+ (10.8 - Red Panel lock, 4 pin male

32 V DC)

2 DC- (0 V DC) Black

3 ON_IN White
(see next page)

4 ON_OUT Blue
(see next page)
Table 6: Pin-out for DC Power input connector

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2.1.7.2 Connecting DC power

Connect DC+ (red wire) to DC out + from your DC supply.
Connect DC- (black wire) to DC out - from your DC supply.
Do not connect the white wire nor the blue wire in the power cable, unless
you want to use the Remote on/off function or the On/off control function.

2.1.7.3 Connecting Remote on/off (ON_IN)

With the Remote on/off function you can switch the Message Terminal on
and off from a remote location, without using the on/off button on the
terminal. To connect the Remote on/off function in the Message Terminal,
do as follows:

1. Connect DC+ and DC- as described in the previous section.

2. Connect a switch to the white wire in the power cable (pin 3, ON_IN,
in the Power connector.)
3. Connect the other side of the switch to the black wire in the power
cable (DC- (0 V DC) in the Power connector), with a resistance below 10
k.
To switch on the Message Terminal, close the switch. When the switch
is closed, Pin 3 in the Power connector is connected to DC-.

Note When the remote switch is closed (the Message Terminal is

switched on), you cannot use the Power button on the Message
Terminal.

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2.1.7.4 Connecting On/off control (ON_OUT)

You can use pin 4 in the Power connector (blue wire) to switch other units
on and off when the Message Terminal is switched on and off. How to
connect this pin depends on the units you connect.

Connectors and controls

The function of pin 4 is as follows:
• Message Terminal off: Pin 4 is high (DC+ i.e. between 10.8 V DC and
32 V DC).
• Message Terminal on: Pin 4 is low (DC- from the power supply, with 10
k serial resistance)

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2.1.8 CAN-bus interface (X5)

The CAN-bus interface in the Message Terminal supports bidirectional
communication.

Note The CAN-bus connector is a custom connector; a matching cable

with connector is available from Cobham SATCOM.

Figure 13: CAN connector location

The figure and table below show the connector outline, pin assignments
and standard wire colours

Wire
Pin number Pin function Connector outline
colour

1 Not connected None M12 Panel screw connector

5 pin male
2 CAN_S Red

3 CAN_C Black

4 CAN_H White

5 CAN_L Blue

Table 7: Pin-out for CAN connector

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2.1.9 NMEA 0183 compatible Listener interface

(X6 and X7)
The Message Terminal has two NMEA 0183 compatible Listener interfaces,
one high speed (X6: 4800/38400 Baud) and one low speed (X7: 4800 Baud).

Connectors and controls

Note The NMEA 0183 compatible Listener connector is a custom
connector; a matching cable with connector is available from
Cobham SATCOM. The cable is 1.80 m long and the part number
is 37-131223-A.

X7: 4800 Baud

X6: 4800/38400 Baud

Figure 14: NMEA 0183 compatible Listener connector location

The table below show the connector outline and pin assignments.

Pin number Pin function Connector outline

1 LA Mini panel lock, 3 pin male

2 LB+

3 GND

Table 8: Pin-out for NMEA 0183 compatible Listener connector

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2.1.10 Memory card holder, SDHC

The Message Terminal has a slot where you can insert a memory card of
the type SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity). The memory card slot is
located at the bottom of the terminal next to the front USB connector.

Figure 15: Memory card holder, SDHC

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2.1.11 Ground stud

Important You must connect the Ground stud to ship ground.

Connectors and controls

Figure 16: Ground stud
The ground stud is located in the connector panel and is used to connect a
ground wire for grounding the Message Terminal.
To connect the Message Terminal to ship ground, do as follows:

1. Connect a ground cable of > 1 m length and > 4 mm2 cross section to
the Ground stud and fasten it with the wing nut.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to ship ground.

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2.2 Buttons in the front panel

2.2.1 Overview
The drawing below shows the buttons on the Message Terminal.

Note Only SAILOR 6006 has a Distress button. It is not available on

SAILOR 6007.

Distress Test Dim Mute Power

button button button button button

Figure 17: Buttons in front panel

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2.2.2 Functions of the buttons

The buttons in the front panel have the following functions:

Control Function

Connectors and controls

Distress The Distress button on the SAILOR 6006 Message
(only on Terminal is used in safety systems to send a distress
SAILOR 6006) message through a connected transceiver. Refer to the
manual for your system for information on the
function.

Test The Test button is used to test the lights and sound in
the buttons on the Message Terminal.

Dim The Dim button is used to dim the light in the Message
Terminal.
Push and hold to dim more/less. Each new push
changes direction between more and less.

Mute The mute button is used to mute the Message Terminal

and, in some applications, connected equipment. Refer
to the manual for your system for details.

Power Without remote on/off:

To switch on: Push the button
To switch off: Push and hold for 2 seconds
If the Message Terminal cannot switch off normally
(e.g. corrupt software): Push and hold for 10 seconds
With remote on/off:
To switch on and off: The Power button cannot be used
normally; use the remote on/off switch to switch the
Message Terminal on and off.
To restart the terminal: Push and hold for 2 seconds
Corrupt software: Push and hold for 10 seconds to
restart
Table 9: Button functions

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2.3 Initial configuration, SAILOR 6006

The first time the SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal is switched on, you are
asked to select the Message Terminal software to use. The Message
Terminal can be used for Radiotelex or for Inmarsat C.

Important Make sure you select the correct software for the system you
are going to use. Once you have selected the software you
cannot change it back!
Enter
• “1” for Inmarsat C or
• “2” for Radiotelex.

After entering Inmarsat C or Radiotelex, the Message Terminal

automatically restarts as the selected type of message Terminal.

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Specifications A

Specifications
This appendix provides general specifications for the Message Terminal.

Item Specifications
• 4 USB Host interface ports - one for printer, one for
Interfaces
keyboard and 2 for general use (all up to 480 MB).
• 1 USB port (front) for external storage (up to 12 MB).
• Ethernet (10/100Mbit), RJ45
• RS232, DB9 male
• Isolated CAN-bus interface
• NMEA 0183 compatible talker, ref. to chassis (secondary
gnd)
• NMEA 0183 compatible listener, isolated, 4800 Baud max.
• NMEA 0183 compatible listener, isolated,
4800/38400 Baud max
• Accessory interface for e.g. handset or hand microphone
• Stereo audio output, e.g. for loudspeakers
• One digital input pin for simple active/inactive detection.
• Intel atom based CPU
CPU
• SSD (Solid State Drive) for operating system (GNU/Linux or
Windows XP embedded), application software and data
storage.
• SD card slot for user data storage (accepts SDHC)
Additional
storage media • USB Host interface connector for mass storage devices

Display 10.4” Touch screen, 800 x 600 pixels TFT, LED backlight

Keyboard i/f USB

Table 1: General specifications

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Item Specifications

Printer port USB

Power 10.8 to 32 V DC, with “remote on/off” input and “on/off

control” output

Power Max. 20 W, typical 12 W

Consumption
• Meets or exceeds all Inmarsat specifications for the
Environmental
Inmarsat-C Network for SOLAS with distress call functions.
(CN114 and IEC 945 requirements).
• Meets CE-marking requirements.
• SAILOR 6006 is Wheelmark approved.
• IP protection class: IP30 on the rear section, IP33 on the
front surface.

Ambient -25°C to 55°C operating -40°C to 80°C storage.

Temperature

Compass safe 1.3 m

distance

Dimensions H • 233.9 x 268.8 x 59.9 mm without bracket

xWxD • 258.8 x 299.6 x 92.3 mm with bracket at vertical position

Weight 2.0 kg without mounting bracket, 2.2 kg with bracket

Table 1: General specifications

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BBBB
Mechanical outlines B

This chapter shows outline drawings with the dimensions and weight of the

Mechanical outlines
Message Terminal.

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B.1 Outline: Bottom, front and top

227
70.9
53

4
x
273 ø4
. 2

268.8

.4”
10
258.8

299.6

NOTE: Distress button only on SAILOR 6006

112.8
92.3

30 Outline: Bottom, front and top

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B.2 Outline: Rear

251.2

Mechanical outlines
216.3

Weight: 2.0 kg without mounting bracket and wheel knobs

Total weight: 2.2 kg
A: 4 pcs. M4 x 10
All units are in millimeters

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B.3 Outline: Side and perspective view

59.9

233.9
70.3

24.9
18.5

32 Outline: Side and perspective view

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B.4 Outline: Flush mount plate

4 4
4. 4.
ø ø

Mechanical outlines
5.65
205
216.3

260

5.65
ø
4. 4
4.4 4 251.2 4. 4.4
ø

(2)

All units are in millimeters

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B.5 Outline: Cable Relief Plate

30.3
67.8

93

34 Outline: Cable Relief Plate

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Glossary 3

B
BGAN Broadband Global Area Network. A satellite network based on
geostationary satellites, delivering data rates of up to 492 kbps
to virtually any part of the earth, with full UMTS (3G)
compatibility.

C
CAN Controller-Area Network. A vehicle bus standard designed to
allow microcontrollers and devices to communicate with each

Glossary
other within a vehicle without a host computer. CAN is a
message based protocol, designed specifically for automotive
applications but now also used in other areas such as industrial
automation and medical equipment.

CPU Central Processing Unit, also known as a processor. The portion

of a computer system that carries out the instructions of a
computer program, and is the primary element carrying out the
computer’s functions.

D
DTE Data Terminal Equipment. Includes Computers, Serial Printers,
PLC’s, Video Cameras, Video Recorders, Video Editors, and most
devices which are not used to extend communications.

G
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress Safety System. GMDSS consists of
several systems, some of which are new, but many of which
have been in operation for many years. 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 communications, and bridge-to-bridge
communications.

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Glossary

GNU A computer operating system composed entirely of free

software. Its name is a recursive acronym for “GNU’s Not Unix!”
This name was chosen because GNU’s design is Unix-like, but
differs from Unix by being free software and containing no
Unix code.

H
HF High Frequency. Radio frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.
Used for direct, long-distance (often inter-continental)
communications.

I
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission. The international
standards and conformity assessment body for all fields of
electrotechnology.

IMSO International Mobile Satellite Organisation. An

intergovernmental organisation that oversees certain public
satellite safety and security communication services provided
via the Inmarsat satellites.

IP Ingress Protection. EN 60529 outlines an international

classification system for the sealing effectiveness of enclosures
of electrical equipment against the intrusion into the
equipment of foreign bodies (i.e. tools, dust, fingers) and
moisture. This classification system uses the letters "IP"
("Ingress Protection") followed by two or three digits. (A third
digit is sometimes used. An "x" is used for one of the digits if
there is only one class of protection; e.g. IPX4 which addresses
moisture resistance only.)

L
LED Light Emitting Diode

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M
MF 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.

N
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association (standard). A combined
electrical and data specification for communication between
marine electronic devices such as echo sounder, sonars,
anemometer (wind speed and direction), gyrocompass,

Glossary
autopilot, GPS receivers and many other types of instruments.
It has been defined by, and is controlled by, the U.S.-based
National Marine Electronics Association.

S
SD Secure Digital. A non-volatile memory card format developed
by Panasonic, SanDisk, and Toshiba for use in portable devices.
Currently it is widely used in digital cameras, digital camcorders,
handheld computers, netbook computers, PDAs, media players,
mobile phones, GPS receivers, and video games.

SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity. An extension of the SD standard

which increases card’s storage capacity up to 32 GB. SDHC
cards share the same physical and electrical form factor as older
(SD 1.x) cards, allowing SDHC-devices to support both newer
SDHC cards and older SD-cards.

SOLAS (International Convention for the) Safety Of Life At Sea.

Generally regarded as the most important of all international
treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships.

SSD Solid-State Drive. A data storage device that uses solid-state

memory to store persistent data. An SSD emulates a hard disk
drive interface, thus easily replacing it in most applications.

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T
TFT Thin Film Transistor. A thin film transistor liquid crystal display
(TFT-LCD) is a variant of liquid crystal display (LCD) which uses
thin-film transistor (TFT) technology to improve image quality
(e.g., addressability, contrast).

U
USB 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.

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Index 4

A D
Accessory connector, 16 DC power input connector, 17
desktop mounting, 6
Dim button, 25
B Distress button, 25
buttons in front panel, 24 document number
Dim, 25 this manual, i
Distress, 25 drawings
Mute, 25 outline, 29
Power, 25
Test, 25 E
Ethernet connector, 13
C
cable relief F

Index
mounting, 5
outline drawing, 34 flush mount, 6
cable requirements, 5 front panel buttons, 24
CAN-bus connector, 20
configuration
SAILOR 6006, 26 G
connectors GMDSS approved Message Terminal, 2
Accessory, 16 ground stud, 23
CAN-bus, 20 grounding the Message Terminal, 23
DC power input, 17
Ethernet, 13
hand microphone, 16 H
handset, 16
NMEA 0183 compatible Listener, 21 hand microphone connector, 16
NMEA 0183 compatible Talker, 15 handset connector, 16
overview, 10
RS-232, 14 I
USB, 11
controls, 24 initial configuration
Radiotelex or Inmarsat-C, 26
initial inspection, 4

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inmarsat-C configuration, 26 returning units, 7

installation, 5 RS-232 connector, 14

M S
manual
document number, i
mechanical drawings, 29
memory card insert, 22
Message Terminal
for general use, 3
for safety use, 2
types of, 2
mounting
cable relief plate, 5
flush mount, 6
on wall or desktop, 6
Mute button, 25
safety summary, iii
SAILOR 6006
initial configuration, 26
SAILOR 6006 description, 2
SAILOR 6007 description, 3
SDHC memory card, 22
specifications, 27
storage, 7
T
Test button, 25
types of Message Terminal, 2

N U
NMEA 0183 Listener connector, 21 unpacking, 4
NMEA 0183 Talker connector, 15 USB connectors, 11

O W
outline drawings, 29 wall mounting, 6

P
Power button, 25
power input connector, 17

R
Radiotelex configuration, 26
repacking for shipment, 7

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