USER MANUAL

SAILOR 6204/6205
Control Speaker Microphone

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SAILOR 6204/6205 Control Speaker Microphone

Document number: 98-133300-B
Release date: 11 July 2011
Copyright: © 2011 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved.

Trademark Acknowledgements
• Thrane & Thrane is a registered trademark of Thrane & Thrane A/S in the
European Union and the United States.
• 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.

Disclaimer
Any 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 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 version e.g. from thrane.com or from the distributor.
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.

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Safety warning
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.

Warranty limitation
IMPORTANT - The radio is a sealed waterproof unit (classified IPX8). 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.

Installation and service

Installation and general service must be done by skilled service
personnel.

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Emergency call for SAILOR 6204

Make sure your VHF Radio is on CH16

Press
Use the CONTROL SPEAKER
MICROPHONE for voice calling

MAYDAY-MAYDAY-MAYDAY OWN ID
This is
SHIP‘s NAME:
NAME-NAME-NAME
CALLSIGN CALLSIGN:
or other IDENTIFICATION

MAYDAY
NAME of the VESSEL in distress
CALLSIGN or other IDENTIFICATION
POSITION
given as latitude and longitude
or
If latitude and longitude are not known
or if time is insufficient,
in relation to a known geographical location
NATURE of distress
Kind of ASSISTANCE required
Any other useful INFORMATION
99-133823

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Emergency call with Distress button for SAILOR 6205

Lift Cover
Press RED Button
until beep sounds continuously
(more than 3 seconds)

Press
Use the CONTROL SPEAKER
MICROPHONE for voice calling
Make sure your VHF radio is on CH16

MAYDAY-MAYDAY-MAYDAY OWN ID
This is
SHIP‘s NAME:
NAME-NAME-NAME
CALLSIGN CALLSIGN:
or other IDENTIFICATION

MMSI MMSI:
(If the initial alert is sent by DSC)

MAYDAY
NAME of the VESSEL in distress
CALLSIGN or other IDENTIFICATION
MMSI
(If the initial alert is sent by DSC)
POSITION
given as latitude and longitude
or
If latitude and longitude are not known
or if time is insufficient,
in relation to a known geographical location
NATURE of distress
Kind of ASSISTANCE required
Any other useful INFORMATION
99 133825

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Manual Overview
This manual has the following chapters:
• Introduction contains a description of the Control Speaker
Microphone.
• Operation explains how to work with the Control Speaker Microphone.
• Installation has dimensional drawings and other information useful
when unpacking and installing the unit.
• Service and maintenance contains support and warranty information.

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SAILOR 6249 VHF Survival Craft Installation manual 98-133942

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Table of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview .............................................................................1
Controls ..............................................................................2
Display overview ................................................................3

Chapter 2 Operation
Power on and general navigation ....................................... 5
Button functions .................................................................6
Sending a Distress message (SAILOR 6205) ........................ 7

Chapter 3 Installation
Unpacking ..........................................................................9
Initial inspection ................................................................9
What’s in the box ...............................................................9
Installing the Control Speaker Microphone ........................10
Dimensional drawing, with cradle .....................................10
Drilling plan ...................................................................... 11
Connector ..........................................................................12

Chapter 4 Service and maintenance

Contact for support ............................................................13
Preventive maintenance ....................................................13
Warranty and returning units for repair ............................13
Repacking for shipment .....................................................14

App. A Technical specifications

Control Speaker Microphone .............................................15

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Index .................................................................................................... 17

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Chapter 1

Introduction
Overview
The SAILOR 6204/05 Control
Speaker Microphone (CSM) is a
control and speaking device for
remote radio operation of a VHF
radio. The SAILOR 6204/6205 is
powered by the radio and has
full VHF radio functionality. The
SAILOR 6205 has additionally
class D DSC functionality.
CSM type
MED SAILOR 6204
R&TTE SAILOR 6205

The Control Speaker

Microphone is waterproof to the
IPx8 and IPx6 standard.
The Control Speaker Microphone has a display with a view area of
40x30 mm and a menu-driven setup. The display can be dimmed for
optimum readability and visibility (both day and night). Use the selector
wheel and buttons to access the desired radio functions.
Up to four Control Speaker Microphones can be connected to one radio.
If the radio requires the audio, the microphone of the Control Speaker
Microphone is automatically switched off.

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Introduction

Controls
1. On/off and volume. 1
2. Dim display (short press),
keyboard lock (long press).
3. Soft keys for radio operation. 2
SCAN

4. Push To Talk button (PTT) to

activate transmit mode.
3
HI/LO

LOCAL 16
DISTRESS/CALL
INT

4 WATCH

5. Selector wheel to select a 5

channel or soft key.
6 8
6. Shift key to switch between
channel and soft key
7 9
selection.
7. Replay button to play back
recorded voice messages. 10
8. Squelch control to mute
background noise.
9. 16/C quick selection key for
channel 16 and the
programmed call channel.
10. Only SAILOR 6205: Distress button on the rear.

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Introduction

Display overview
The picture shows the display Example for SAILOR 6204 and VHF radio
after start-up. The display holds
various fields of information of 2
the VHF radio, depending on 1 3
the currently selected function.
SCAN

16
1. Soft-key functions of the HI/LO

radio. LOCAL
DISTRESS/CALL
INT
4
2. Current working channel of WATCH

the radio.
3. Service line containing
temporary information
relevant for the current
channel or function.
4. Channel properties next to the currently selected VHF channel (if any)
and current state of the radio (RX or TX).
Only SAILOR 6205: The position and MMSI number for the connected
radio is shown in the DSC window (the lower half of the radio’s display)
in stand-by mode.
For a detailed description of each function available see the user manual
of the radio.

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Introduction

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Chapter 2

Operation
Note Before using the Control Speaker Microphone make sure it is
correctly connected to the radio at the connector marked CTRL
at the back of the radio or via a connection box. See the radio’s
installation manual for further information.

Power on and general navigation

1. To power on, press the knob at the 1

top. The display lights up and shows 3
the current display of the radio.
To power off, press down the knob at
the top and follow the instructions SCAN

16
given in the display. HI/LO

2. To transmit, press the PTT button on 2 LOCAL

DISTRESS/CALL
INT

the left side of the Control Speaker WATCH

Microphone.
3. To adjust the speaker volume turn the 4
knob at the top.
4. To change the working channel or
select a soft key function (Shift), turn
the selector wheel. The soft key
functions depend on the radio to
which the Control Speaker
Microphone is connected.
See the radio’s user manual for further
information.
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Operation

When operating the Control Speaker

SCAN

67
Microphone, the radio is occupied.
When operating the radio, the Control
HI/LO
Speaker Microphone is occupied. On
OCCUPIED INT
the radio you can override the state of DISTRESS/CALL
LOCAL In use by another
being occupied by pressing any key or
Control Unit
lifting the handset.
WATCH
Button functions
To dim the display backlight, make a short press on the Dim/lock button
on the left side of the Control Speaker Microphone.
To lock/unlock the keys, make a long press on the Dim/lock button on the
left side of the Control Speaker Microphone. To unlock the keys, repeat
the key press.
Button Function
To switch between channel and soft key selection.

To replay messages recorded by the radio.

To adjust squelch. Adjust the squelch level by turning

the selector wheel. Press the key SQ again or wait for
time-out to return to normal operation.
A single, short press on the 16/C key always
brings you to channel 16, the international calling and
Distress channel, no matter what state the Control
Speaker Microphone or the radio is in.

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Operation

Sending a Distress message (SAILOR 6205)

1. Lift the cover of the red Distress button at the rear of the
SAILOR 6205 and press and hold the distress button for
longer than 3 seconds. For short step-by-step
instructions how to proceed when sending a distress
message see Emergency call with Distress button for
SAILOR 6205 on page iv.
When the distress signal is sent, CH70
ANNUL OWN DISTRESS
and Tx appear in the display. A two- WAIT FOR ACK
seconds steady tone is heard from the INFO ELAPSED TIME: 0:00:10
radio. PAUSE (ACTIVE)
REPEAT IN 2:11
2. The radio watches for a DSC MORE
CH: 16
acknowledgement transmission on
channel 70.
3. To pause the automatic resend procedure press the shift key, turn the
selector wheel and press OK on PAUSE.
4. To annul the distress message press the soft key ANNUL. For further
details see the user manual of the connected radio.
5. When a distress acknowledgement is received, a pop-up window is
displayed. Start distress communication on channel 16 to inform
about your distress situation.
Note If no distress acknowledgement is received within a period of
3,5 to 4,5 minutes, the distress message will automatically be
retransmitted.

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Operation

Having pressed the red distress button and sent the distress message, the
following information is displayed:
• STATION: shows the radio’s MMSI number.
• NAT: shows the nature of distress.
• LAT:, LON:, POS UTC: shows the distress position data as transmitted.
• MODE: shows the communication mode.
• Elapsed time after initiation of own distress.
• Time to next repeat of sending own distress.
If you sent a distress message, the VHF radio is automatically set to
channel 16, the channel reserved for international distress, safety and
calling.
See the radio’s user manual for further details.

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Chapter 3

Installation
Unpacking
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.
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.

What’s in the box

• Control Speaker Microphone with spiral cable and connector
• Cradle for Control Speaker Microphone
• User manual (this manual)
• 5 m extension cable with connector
• Kit with mounting screws

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Installation

Installing the Control Speaker Microphone

Dimensional drawing, with cradle

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Installation

Drilling plan

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Installation

Connector
Connector type: Circular connector, 12 pin.
Pin assignment: Connector front view on the VHF 2
1
9
8
7
radio: 11 12
3 10 6
4 5
Pin Description Wire color
1 GND for cable screen Brown
2 Internal GND=- Battery Blue
3 Battery supply when radio is on White
4 Battery supply when radio is on Green
5 CAN+ Yellow
6 CAN- Grey
7 Internal GND = - Battery Pink
8 On/off from Control Speaker Red
Microphone
9 RX out + Black
10 RX out - Orange
11 TX in + Violet
12 TX in - Cyan

Connecting several Control Speaker Microphones

For instructions how to connect several Control Speaker Microphones
see the system configuration examples in the radio’s installation
manual.

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Chapter 4

Service and maintenance

Contact for support
Contact your authorized dealer for technical service and support of the
Control Speaker Microphone.

Preventive maintenance
Maintenance of the Control Speaker Microphone can be reduced to a
maintenance check at each visit of the service staff. Inspect it for
mechanical damages, salt deposits, corrosion and any foreign material.
Due to its robust construction and ruggedness the Control Speaker
Microphone has a long lifetime. Anyway it must carefully be checked at
intervals not longer than 12 months - dependent on the current working
conditions.

Warranty and returning units for repair

Should your Thrane & Thrane product fail, please contact your dealer or
installer, or the nearest Thrane & Thrane partner. You will find the
partner details on thrane.com where you also find the Thrane & Thrane
Self Service Center web-portal, which may help you solving the problem.
Your dealer, installer or Thrane & Thrane partner will assist you whether
the need is user training, technical support, arranging on-site repair or
sending the product for repair.
Your dealer, installer or Thrane & Thrane partner will also take care of
any warranty issue.

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Service and maintenance

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 Control
Speaker Microphone 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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Appendix A

Technical specifications
Control Speaker Microphone

Item Specification
Weight Control Speaker Microphone 320 g (0.7 lbs)
Box weight 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) approximately,
including wall mount cradle, cable
and Installation and user manual in
box.
Dimensions Height: 173 mm
Width: 70 mm
Depth: 52 mm, including front selector
wheel and cradle
Operating temperature -25°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F)
Storage temperature -30°C to 80°C (-22°F to 176°F)
Power supply Powered by the radio.
Current consumption Powered by the radio.

For more specifications see the radio’s installation manual.

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Index
Index
Numerics E
16/C, 2, 6 emergency call procedure, iii
DSC, iv
A extension cable, 9
accessories included, 9
approvals, 1 I
installation, 9
C
connect K
several CSMs, 12 key
connector 16/C, 6
CTRL, 12 replay, 6
pin assignment, 12 Shift, 6
contact, 13 squelch, 6
CTRL connector, 12
L
D lock, 6
delivery, items included, 9
dim, 2, 6 M
dimensions, 10 mounting screws, 11
Distress
button, 7 P
channel, 6 pin assignment, 12
display, 8 power
time since activation, 8 off, 5
Distress message on, 5
send, 7 PTT, 2
drilling plan, 11

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Index

R
repacking for shipment, 14
replay, 2, 6

S
safety warning, ii
salt deposits, 13
screws, 11
Shift key, 6
soft key
function, 5
selection, 6
speaker volume, 5
specifications, 15
squelch, 2
key, 6
support, 13

T
technical data, 15
temperature
operational, 15
storage, 15

U
unlock, 6

W
warranty, 13
weight, 15
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