Furuno FMD-3200-BB is an advanced electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) designed to provide mariners with precise navigational information and enhance situational awareness. Its user-friendly interface, combined with powerful processing capabilities and comprehensive features, makes it an indispensable tool for professional mariners.
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FMD-3200
FMD-3200-BB
FMD-3300
9-52 Ashihara-cho,
Nishinomiya, 662-8580, JAPAN
All rights reserved.
Printed in Japan
Pub. No. OME-44730-F
(DAMI ) FMD-3200/3200BB/3300
The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free.
・FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer
A : APR .
2012
F : JAN . 19, 2016
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General
• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international users.
• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.
• Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.
• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.
• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.
• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the screens you see on your display. The screens you see depend on your system configuration and equipment settings.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO will cancel the warranty.
• All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective holders.
• “C-MAP” means “C-MAP by Jeppesen” in this manual.
How to discard this product
Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the correct method of disposal.
How to discard a used battery
Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.
The crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according to your national legislation and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU.
Cd
The Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates that Ni-Cd and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled. Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according to local laws.
There are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can increase when the other countries make their own recycle symbols in the future.
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The operator must read the safety instructions before attempting to operate the equipment.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Warning, Caution Prohibitive Action Mandatory Action
Do not open the equipment.
This equipment uses high voltage that can cause electrical shock.
Only qualified persons can work inside the equipment.
Turn off power at switchboard if the something is dropped inside the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the power remains on.
Turn off power at switchboard if the equipment is emitting smoke or fire.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the power remains on.
Do not place liquid filled containers on the top of the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid spills into the equipment.
Use the correct fuse .
Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or damage the equipment.
Do not dissassemble or modify the equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or bodily injury can result.
Do not operate the equipment with wet hands.
Fire or electrical shock can result.
Keep the equipment away from areas where contact with water is likely.
Fire or electrical shock can result if water gets into the equipment.
Warning labels are attached to the Processor
Unit. Do not remove any label. If a label is missing or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Name: Warning Label (1)
Type: 86-003-1011-3
Code No.: 100-236-233-10
Name: Warning Label (2)
Type: 03-129-1001-3
Code No.: 100-236-743-10
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover.
No user-serviceable parts inside.
1.8 How to Adjust the Display Brilliance (FURUNO or Hatteland monitor), Control Unit
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.8 How to Control Route and User Charts in Voyage Navigation and
How to hide/show an EBL, VRM .................................................................. 2-21
How to measure the range and bearing....................................................... 2-21
EBL, VRM functions available with the context-sensitive menu................... 2-22
2.11.3 How to check and prepare the route, user chart to monitor ......................... 2-26
How to install the C-MAP database and licenses ........................................ 3-10
How to generate, order and apply an update file ......................................... 3-13
How to generate, order and apply an update file ......................................... 3-14
How to enable and set up the C-MAP DL .................................................... 3-15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4.4 Control of Predefined IMO Chart Display
Permanent warnings for S57 charts ...............................................................5-3
5.2 Chart Viewing Dates and Seasonal Features of the S57 Chart .................................5-4
How to approve and highlight S57 chart updates...........................................5-4
How to set Display date and Approved until dates.........................................5-5
About chart viewing date dependency of S57 standard .................................5-5
Presentation library used for S57 chart features ............................................5-6
5.4 How to Find Information about S57 Chart
How to find AIO chart object information......................................................5-10
How to select the information to display.......................................................5-11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
C-MAP Dynamic Licensing (DL) service ........................................................ 7-2
How to find NM chart object information ........................................................ 7-6
How to select the NM information to display .................................................. 7-7
How to select objects used in chart alerts...................................................... 8-3
How to use the Alert Parameters page .......................................................... 9-8
How to use the Check Results page .............................................................. 9-9
How to change other waypoint data............................................................. 9-10
How to add a new waypoint at the end of a route ........................................ 9-10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to import FMD-3xx0, FAR-3xx0, FCR-2xx9 route data ........................9-19
How to import FEA-2x07 route data ............................................................9-19
How to import csv, ASCII format route data .................................................9-20
9.10.2 How to export route data in FEA-2x07, csv, ASCII format ...........................9-21
10.4 How to Import a User Chart Created with ECDIS
10.5.2 How to edit objects from the User Chart dialog box .....................................10-8
11.6 How to View User Chart Object Information in Route Monitoring.............................11-5
11.8 How to Use Instant Track to Return to or Deviate from Monitored Route ................11-6
11.8.5 How to monitor, stop monitoring an instant track route ..............................11-10
12.1 How to Access the Nav Tools in the Overlay/NAV Tools Box ..................................12-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
13.3.1 How to set the CPA and TCPA limits, enable, disable the alarm................. 13-3
14.7.1 Enabling, disabling automatic activation of sleeping targets........................ 14-8
14.7.2 Conditions for automatic activation of sleeping targets................................ 14-8
14.10Vector Length, Vector Stabilization in True
TABLE OF CONTENTS
15.1.2 How to manage received and sent AIS safety messages ............................15-3
15.2.2 How to manage received Navtex messages ................................................15-4
16. RADAR OVERLAY ..............................................................................................16-1
16.3 How to Adjust the Radar Signal Fed From the Radar Connection Box....................16-3
17.2 How to Activate, Deactivate the Weather Overlay....................................................17-1
17.7 Summary of Weather Overlay Viewability, Operability and Operating Mode ...........17-8
18.2.1 Sensors menu description............................................................................18-2
18.4 CCRP, Primary, Secondary and Pivot Positions of Own Ship..................................18-6
19. RECORDING, PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS ...........................................................19-1
19.1.2 Position events .............................................................................................19-2
19.5.1 How to set the conditions for logging danger targets .................................19-11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
20.3 How to Temporarily Silence the Buzzer for an Alarm or Warning............................ 20-5
21.3 Cost Parameters ...................................................................................................... 21-3
22.3 Side Conning Display (landscape monitor only) .................................................... 22-10
23.3 File Import ................................................................................................................ 23-3
24. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................24-1
24.3 Trackball Maintenance ............................................................................................. 24-3
25. ALERT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM(option) .........................................................25-1
25.3 Alert Definition, Priority and Category of Alerts........................................................ 25-1
25.4 Alert Category and Alert acknowledgement From Connected Equipment, AMS ..... 25-3
25.5 How to Acknowledge an Alert, Stop the Buzzer From the AMS .............................. 25-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
26.2.2 EMRI FAP-3000 ...........................................................................................26-4
26.6 How to Activate, Deactivate the Track Control
26.7 Route Steering Related Indications, Alerts and Messages Generated
26.7.1 Route steering related information in Route Information box .....................26-20
26.8.1 Track Control System (TCS) testing standard and Autopilot......................26-24
26.8.2 Differences between IEC 62065 Ed. 1.0 and Ed. 2.0.................................26-24
26.8.4 Waypoint-related indications in the Route Information box ........................26-27
26.9.1 How to stop or change a pre-enabled turn in route steering ......................26-28
26.9.2 Collision avoidance maneuver in route steering.........................................26-29
26.10.1Expected steering performance for going ahead .......................................26-29
26.10.3Expected steering performance under critical failure .................................26-31
APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS,SYMBOLS............................................................AP-5
APPENDIX 4 DATA COLOR AND MEANING........................................................AP-34
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information
System) FMD-3200, FMD-3200-BB, FMD-3300. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.
The FMD-3000 series ECDIS is the product of FURUNO’s extensive experience in computer technology and marine electronics. The ECDIS displays electronic charts, nav lines, TT data, AIS targets and other navigation data on a high-resolution 19-inch (FMD-3200) or 23.1-inch display
(FMD-3300). The FMD-3200-BB is supplied without a monitor, permitting use of the commercial monitor of your choice.
The main features of this ECDIS series are
• Complies with IMO MSC.232(82), IMO A.694(17), IEC 61162-450, IEC 62065 Ed. 2, IEC 61174
Ed. 3, IEC 61162-1 Ed. 4 2010-11, IEC 61162-2 Ed. 1, IEC 62288 Ed. 1, IEC 60945 Ed. 4.
• Continuous monitoring of ship’s position through multi-sensor Kalman filter processing using GPS,
DGPS, SDME.
• Route planning and route monitoring facilities.
• Radar image can be overlaid on electronic charts. (Requires a FURUNO FAR-2xx7, FAR-3xx0 or
FCR-2xx9 radar.)
• Grounding warnings, safe depth contours.
• Chart database loaded and updated using DVD ROMs or CD ROMs.
• Target data from TT (Tracked Target) and AIS transponder to aid in collision avoidance.
• The keys and controls of the ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024 are shown in bold face; for example, the ENTER key.
• The buttons on the InstantAccess bar and Status bar and menu items are shown in brackets; for example, the [PLAN] button.
• Context-sensitive menus are available with many buttons and boxes and objects within the display area. Right-click those items to display the related context-sensitive menu.
• Unless noted otherwise, "click" means to push the left button on a trackball module (in order to do a function).
• There are two types of Control Units: ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024 (alphabet keyboard, controls, trackball module) and Trackball Control Unit RCU-026 (trackball module only). Unless noted otherwise, "Control Unit" refers to the RCU-024.
• "Keyboard" refers to the alphabet keyboard of the ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024.
• The system can be operated with the controls of the ECDIS Control Unit or a trackball module. The descriptions in this manual use the trackball module.
• The color mentioned in this manual are the default colors. Your colors may vary.
FOREWORD
ECDIS: 2450074-01.xx, Conning: 2450079-01.xx (xx is version no.)
Product
Software
Version
FMD-3xx0 01.xx
Testing
Std.
IEC 61174
Ed.3
Elec. Nav.
Chart (ENC)
S-57 Ed. 3.1,
S-57 Ed.
3.1.1, and S-
57 Maint.
Doc. (Cumulative) No. 8
Raster
Nav. Chart
(RNC)
ECDIS
Presentation
Library
S-61 Ed.1.0
S-52 PresLib
Ed.3.4
Data
Protection
Scheme
S-63
Ed.1.1.1
You can find the latest ECDIS software maintenance on the internet, at the following address: http://www.furuno.com/en/merchant/ecdis/FMD-3200_3300/#SoftwareVersion
The ECDIS is not equipped with a virus checker. The ECDIS operates in real time; therefore, having a virus checker that periodically checks the equipment for viruses would increase the processing load, which can affect operation. However, you can avoid viruses by following the instructions in this section.
Updating a chart : The PC and medium (USB flash memory, etc.) used to download and store an update for an existing chart or a new chart may be infected with a virus. Check the PC and the medium for viruses with a commercial virus checker - BEFORE you connect them to the ECDIS.
Be sure the virus checker contains the latest virus definition files.
Network connection : The ECDIS receives and displays information from various navigation equipment and radar via a LAN. A PC and other equipment connected to a network can carry viruses. To prevent the introduction of a virus to the LAN, DO NOT connect the ECDIS or HUB to an external network, including other shipboard LAN.
3rd party software : Do not install any 3rd party software
This product includes software to be licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU
Lesser General Public License (LGPL), BSD, Apache, MIT and others. The program(s) is/are free software(s), and you can copy it and/or redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GPL or LGPL as published by the Free Software Foundation. Please access to the following URL if you need source codes: https://www.furuno.co.jp/cgi/cnt_oss_e01.cgi.
This product uses the software module that was developed by the Independent JPEG Group.
Reverse engineering (reverse assemble, reverse compiler) of the software of this equipment is strictly prohibited.
Monitor Unit ＊ Monitor Unit ＊ Monitor Unit ＊
＊ : MU-190: For FMD-3200
MU-231: For FMD-3300
HD26T21-MMD-MA4-FAGA: FMD-3300
ECDIS
Control Unit
RCU-024 or
Trackball
Control Unit
RCU-026
Switching
Hub
HUB-100
Sensor Adapter
MC-3000S
Serial interface
Sensor Adapter
MC-3010A
Analog interface
Category of units
All units protected from the weather.
Dashed lines indicate optional or local supply equipment.
ECDIS
Control Unit
RCU-024 or
Trackball
Control Unit
RCU-026
(Max. 2)
EC-3000
PROCESSOR
UNIT
Intelligent Hub
HUB-3000
Sensor Adapter
MC-3020D
Digital IN interface
Sensor Adapter
MC-3030D
Digital OUT interface
100-230 VAC
Gateway network equipment
(radar, ECDIS, AMS, etc.) IF Signal:
- Serial Interface x2 (IEC 61162-1/2)
- Serial Interface x6 (IEC 61162-1)
- Digital Out x6
(power fail/system fail/ NO x2, NC x2)
- Digital In (ack in)
Radar Connection Box
RCB-002
Radar 1
Radar 2
AC-DC Power
Supply Unit
PR-240
100-115/220-230 VAC,
1ø, 50/60 Hz 24 VDC 100-115/200-230 VAC
1ø, 50/60 Hz
The following monitors are available for use with the FMD-3200 BB.
Maker Model
FURUNO MU-190
MU-231
MU-201CE
MU-231CE
Hatteland JH19T14FUD
JH20T17FUD
JH23T12FUD
JH23T14FUD
HD24T21MMD
JH26T11MMD
HD26T21MMD
Viewing distance (m)
1.0138
1.0138
1.0759
1.0138
1.0138
0.8793
1.0138
1.0138
0.9517
0.9879
0.9879
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Monitor Unit ＊ Monitor Unit ＊ Monitor Unit ＊ Monitor Unit ＊ Monitor Unit ＊ Monitor Unit ＊
＊ : MU-190: For FMD-3200
MU-231: For FMD-3300
HD26T21-MMD-MA4-FAGA: FMD-3300
ECDIS
Control Unit
RCU-024 or
Trackball
Control Unit
RCU-026
ECDIS
Control Unit
RCU-024 or
Trackball
Control Unit
RCU-026
(Max. 2)
IF Signal:
- Serial Interface x2
(IEC 61162-1/2)
- Serial Interface x6
(IEC 61162-1)
- Digital Out x6
(power fail/system fail/
100-115/
- Digital In (ack in)
1ø, 50/60 Hz
EC-3000
PROCESSOR
UNIT
Gateway network equipment
(radar, ECDIS, AMS, etc.)
ECDIS
Control Unit
RCU-024 or
Trackball
Control Unit
RCU-026
Intelligent Hub
HUB-3000
100-230 VAC
Radar Connection Box
RCB-002
Radar 1
Radar 2
EC-3000
PROCESSOR
UNIT
AC-DC Power
Supply Unit
PR-240
ECDIS
Control Unit
RCU-024 or
Trackball
Control Unit
RCU-026
(Max. 2)
IF Signal:
(Same as left.)
100-115/
220-230 VAC,
1ø, 50/60 Hz
24 VDC 100-115/200-230 VAC
1ø, 50/60 Hz
Switching Hub
HUB-100
Category of units
All units protected from the weather.
100-115/
220-230 VAC,
1ø, 50/60 Hz
Dashed lines indicate optional or local supply equipment.
Sensor Adapter
MC-3000S
Sensor Adapter
MC-3010A
Sensor Adapter
MC-3020D
Serial interface
Analog interface
Digital IN interface
The following monitors are available for use with the FMD-3200 BB.
Sensor Adapter
MC-3030D
Digital OUT interface
Maker Model
FURUNO MU-190
MU-231
MU-201CE
MU-231CE
Hatteland JH19T14FUD
JH20T17FUD
JH23T12FUD
JH23T14FUD
HD24T21MMD
JH26T11MMD
HD26T21MMD
Viewing distance (m)
1.0138
1.0138
1.0759
1.0138
1.0138
0.8793
1.0138
1.0138
0.9517
0.9879
0.9879
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
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This ECDIS series is comprised of the components shown in the illustration on the
System Configuration page.
The Processor Unit is connected to various sensors, and performs navigation calculations, route planning and route monitoring. The Sensor Adapters interface between the Processor Unit and external equipment.
The operator controls the ECDIS with the ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024 or the Trackball Control Unit RCU-026. Both units are equipped with a trackball module (trackball, right and left mouse buttons and a scrollwheel). The RCU-024 is additionally equipped with an alphabet keyboard. All functions of the ECDIS can be accessed from the trackball module.
The Processor Unit is the heart of the ECDIS system, and is mainly responsible for the chart management, route planning and route navigation.
The Processor Unit has two power switches. The Mains switch controls the power from the switchboard, and the Power switch controls the power to the ECDIS system.
DVD drive
Mains switch
LAN1 port (Gateway network)
LAN2 port (IEC61162-450 equipment)
LAN3 port (Radar)
Power switch
Note 1: Do not operate the system with a medium inserted in the DVD drive when its use is not required, to prevent damage to the drive and medium. After use of a medium is completed, remove the medium from the drive and store it in its case.
Note 2: To keep the system stable, restart the unit at least once every two weeks.
Note 3: Close the lid of the DVD drive when the drive is not in use.
Note 4: The DVD ROM provided with this equipment contains the ECDIS program.
Store the DVD in a place where the temperature and humidity are moderate. The recommended storage temperature is -10°C(50°F) to 40°C(104°F).
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1. INTRODUCTION
Normally, leave the power switches at the front of the Processor Unit on and control the power with the power key on a Control Unit (RCU-024, RCU-026). The Monitor
Unit is powered independently.
Push the Mains switch on the Processor Unit for the "I" position. Turn on the power switch on the Processor Unit or the power key on the Control Unit. The start-up display appears on the monitor.
Note: If the ambient temperature is less than 0°C (32°F) when the power is applied, nothing appears on the display. This is because the heater is warming the Processor
Unit. The display appears after the Processor Unit becomes warm, in approx. two minutes.
Press the power switch on the Processor Unit or the power key on the Control Unit.
Then, push the Mains switch for the "O" position.
The standby mode, which requires a password to activate, deactivates the audio alarms from the ECDIS. Use this mode when the ECDIS is not required, like in a harbor.
To go to the standby mode, first click the [OTHERS] button on the Status bar then click
[STANDBY]. Have the holder of the password enter the password then click the [OK] button.
Playback
Click OTHERS,
STANDBY.
Enter password; click OK button.
1-2
Click to return to normal operation.
To return to normal operation, click [Back to Normal Mode].
1. INTRODUCTION
The RCU-024 consists of controls, keys, alphabet keyboard and trackball module
(trackball, scrollwheel and left and right mouse buttons). The trackball module functions like a PC mouse. The operator rolls the trackball and operates the left and right mouse buttons and the scrollwheel to do various functions.
Rotary encoder for EBL
Rotary encoder for VRM
Status LED
POWER key
USB port
InstantAccess knob
Keyboard
Trackball module
1.5.1
Control description
Key
POWER key
Status LED
Description
Turns the system on or off. (With a FURUNO or Hatteland monitor unit, the monitor is also turned on or off with this key.)
The color and state of the LED change according to system or alert status.
Green, lighting : Normal operation status; no alerts generated.
Red, lighting : Acknowledged alert (but not rectified) or SYS-
TEM FAIL. SYSTEM FAIL occurs when there is trouble in the
Processor Unit or communication failure between the Processor
Unit and an ECDIS Control Unit. Each Control Unit detects trouble and its lamp flashes in red and the buzzer sounds. If this condition occurs at the No. 1 ECDIS Control Unit, the SYSTEM
FAIL signal is output.
Red, flashing rapidly : Alert not acknowledged nor rectified.
Red, flashing slowly : Alert not acknowledged but rectified.
OFF : The heater on the CPU board is on, because the ambient temperature is not at least 0°C. The heater takes about two minutes to warm the equipment. The LED lights green after the heater goes off.
EBL rotary encoder Adjusts active EBL.
EBL 1 Activates or deactivates EBL 1.
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1. INTRODUCTION
EBL 2
Key
ALARM ACK
InstantAccess knob,
ESC key
BRILL Rotate : Adjusts the brilliance of a FURUNO or Hatteland monitor.
Push: Selects a color palette.
No use.
A/C RAIN
A/C SEA
GAIN
No use.
No use.
Alphabet keyboard Enter alphanumeric data. The CTRL key has no function.
VRM rotary encoder Adjusts active VRM.
MFD
VRM 1
Switches between the ECDIS and CONNING modes.
Activates or deactivates VRM1.
VRM 2
UNDO
VIEW/HIDE
Description
Activates or deactivates EBL 2.
Alert acknowledgement for alerts generated by chart, navigation, etc.
Selects and processes the functions on the InstantAccess bar.
Rotate : Selects item.
Push : Confirms selection.
ESC key: Goes back one step in the current operating sequence on the InstantAccess bar.
RANGE
ACQ/ACT
TARGET DATA
TARGET CANCEL
USB port
Trackball module
Activates or deactivates VRM2.
Undo the last operation, when creating a route or user chart.
Shows or hides the Instant Access bar, [Route Information] box,
VRMs, EBLs, [Overlay/NAV Tools] box.
Selects the display scale.
Activates cursor-selected sleeping AIS target.
Displays detailed target data for selected TT, AIS target.
Sleeps cursor-selected activated AIS target.
For connection of USB flash memory (FAT16 or FAT32 format only). Do not connect a USB HDD or PC keyboard. The DVD drive (Maker: TEAC, Type: PU-DRV10) is for chart updates.
See the description in section 1.6.
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1. INTRODUCTION
The RCU-026 has a power key, a trackball module (trackball, scrollwheel and left and right mouse buttons), a status LED, and a USB port. The trackball module functions like a PC mouse; the user rolls the trackball and operates the left and right buttons and the scrollwheel to do various functions.
Power key
Left button
Scrollwheel
USB port
Status
LED
Right button
Trackball
Control
Power key
Right button
Trackball
USB port
Description
Turns the system on or off. (With a FURUNO or Hatteland monitor unit, the monitor is also turned on/off with this key.)
Status
LED
Left button
The color and state of the LED change according to system or alert sta-
tus. See the LED status description on page 1-3.
• Does the operation related to the object selected.
• Confirms the operation done for the object selected.
Scrollwheel • Select options.
• Selects chart scale.
• Sets numeric data.
The scrollwheel does not have a “push” function.
• Displays context-sensitive menu when cursor is put in the display area.
• Cancels operation done on the object selected.
• Moves the cursor.
• Selects an object.
For connection of USB flash memory (FAT16 or FAT32 format). Do not connect a USB HDD or PC keyboard. The DVD drive (Maker: TEAC,
Type: PU-DRV10) is for chart updates.
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1. INTRODUCTION
The system provides three sets of color and brilliance sets (palette), day, dusk and night, to match any ambient lighting condition. The default specifications of each set are as shown in the table below. The panel dimmer setting is automatically changed, and the number of steps depends on the color palette selected.
Palette
Day-gray
Day-blue
Dusk-gray
Dusk-blue
Night-gray
Night-blue
Brilliance
19” display unit
23” display unit
110 cd/m
110 cd/m
50 cd/m
2
50 cd/m
2
2
2
120 cd/m
2
120 cd/m
2
50 cd/m
50 cd/m
2
2
5 cd/m
2
5 cd/m
2
5 cd/m
2
5 cd/m
2
To select a palette, do the following:
1. Click the [Palette] button.
Panel dimmer
(step)
7
3
3
15
15
7
Text color
White
White
Light gray
Light gray
Orange
Light gray
Background color
Gray
Blue
Dark gray
Dark blue
Dark gray
Dark blue
[Palette] button
2. Select [Day], [Dusk] or [Night] as appropriate. For example, select [Day] to show its options.
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3. Click the palette desired.
Note 1: A palette can also be selected by pushing the BRILL control on the Control
Unit.
Note 2: If the display cannot be seen when switching from a Night to Day palette, push and hold the right button (approx. 2 seconds) to switch to the dusk-gray mode.
Note 3: The color palette setting may not get synchronized among ECDIS units selected for synchronization if a unit is being booted during the selection of the color palette. If this occurs, wait until all ECDIS units selected for synchronization have booted then reselect required color palette.
1. INTRODUCTION
The monitor brilliance setting is defined according to the color palette setting. However, manual adjustment of the brilliance is also possible.
The backlighting for the control unit can be adjusted from the monitor brilliance adjustment window.
Note 1: The brilliance of only the FURUNO or Hatteland monitor can be adjusted from the Control Unit. Use a serial cable for brilliance adjustment to make the connection between the Processor Unit and the Control Unit.
Note 2: For how to adjust display brilliance from the Hatteland monitor, see its operator’s manual.
Note 3: Improper brilliance may affect the visibility of information, especially on the night display.
1.8.1
Manual brilliance adjustment
Operate the BRILL control to adjust brilliance. Turn it clockwise to increase the brilliance; counterclockwise to decrease the brilliance. Watch the brilliance level indication on the [BRILL] button (see the illustration below) to see the current brilliance level.
1. Push the InstantAccess knob.
2. Rotate the knob to select the [BRILL] button then push the knob to show the brilliance adjustment window.
Current brilliance level
(CALIB or UNCALIB)
[BRILL] button
[CALIB] button
Control unit backlight adjustment
3. Push the knob, rotate the knob to set the brilliance then push the knob to confirm the setting. The calibration state indication changes to "UNCALIB".
4. Rotate the knob to select the [CALIB] button then push the knob to calibrate the brilliance. The calibration state indication changes to "CALIB".
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1. Click the [BRILL] button on the InstantAccess bar to show the brilliance adjustment window.
2.
For coarse adjustment , put the cursor on a location within the slider bar area then push the left button. For fine adjustment , put the cursor on the end of the slider bar and roll the trackball while holding down the left button.
3. Release the left button to confirm setting. The calibration state indication changes to "UNCALIB".
4. Click the [CALIB] button to calibrate the brilliance. The calibration state indication changes to "CALIB".
1.8.2
Control unit backlighting
Put the cursor on the backlighting setting, and up and down arrows appear. Click the arrows to adjust the backlighting.
Backlight setting range
Current backlighting level
Click arrows to set backlighting.
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This ECDIS system accepts navigation data input two ways: System or Local. System shares sensor data among multiple ECDIS in network. Sensor priority is also commonly shared among the ECDIS. Local selects a sensor outside the network.
1. Right-click anywhere in the [Sensor information] box to show the context-sensitive menu.
Open MENU
2. Click [Local] or [System] as applicable.
Note: Sensor system can also be selected from the menu. Open the menu and click [System/Local Select] on the [Sensor] menu. Click the circle next to [System
Sensor] or [Local Sensor] as appropriate then click the [Save] button.
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The speed can be entered from a log (STW) or GPS (SOG), or manually on the menu.
Note that FURUNO GPS Navigator GP-150 provides both COG and SOG.
Speed data is checked for integrity (see section 18.7 for details), and the data is
judged as [Doubtful], [Excluded], [Failed], [Not Available], or [Passed]. The results of the check appear on the [SPD] page, shown below. (The results do not appear when the TCS is engaged.)
[Doubtful] (yellow): Data is not available for comparison, but data is normal.
[Excluded] (red): Data value changed significantly.
[Failed] (red): Data may or may not be available for comparison, and data is abnormal.
[Not Available] (red): Sensor malfunction or data is improper.
[Passed] (green): Data is available for comparison and data is normal.
1. Right-click anywhere in the [Own ship information] box to show the context-sensitive menu.
Open MENU
2. Click [Open MENU].
3. Click [System Sensor Settings] or [Local System Settings] as applicable.
4. Click the [SPD] tab.
Fill circle for automatic speed input
Speed sensor list
Stablilization mode
LOG/GPS selection
PRIM: MAN/WTC
SPD:
Integrity: Passed Integrity check result
Set course and speed of drift
Check to use radar as source for speed and course
Fill circle for manual speed input
SPD page, local sensor
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Check for automatic speed input
Speed sensor list
PRIM: FILT/BT
SPD:
Integrity: Passed Integrity check result
Check for manual speed input
SPD page, system sensor
5.
For automatic input , follow the procedure below. For manual input , go to step
6.
1) Check [Sensors].
2) Set the priority for the speed sensors in case of Local sensor. Click the triangle on the Priority1 line to select the sensor to be the Priority1 sensor. Do the same for the Priority2. Only one sensor can be Priority1; all others are priority
2. If a speed sensor is changed from Priority2 to Priority1, then that sensor previously selected to Priority1 is then automatically selected to Priority2 state.
3) Check [LOG] or [GPS] at [Sensor Type] as appropriate.
4) Select [Bottom] or [Water] at [Stabilization Mode]. Select [Bottom] if GPS is the source of speed data, or [Water] if a speed log is the source of speed data.
5) Go to step 7.
6. For manual input, set the stabilization mode for [Water] and check [Manual]. Enter the speed, using the scrollwheel or software keyboard.
Note:
For set and drift, see page 18-3.
7. Click the [Save] button to save settings then click the [Close] button to close the menu.
• Be sure not to select a LOG option when a speed log is not connected. If the log signal is lost, the GPS sensor is used. In the event of GPS loss, the SPD is shown as "**.* kn".
• The SPD is shown as "**.* kn", and the label "LOG" is erased if no log signal is present for a certain amount of time. The timeout varies according to ship.
• If SOG is changed to STW, the label "LOG" (in orange) appears. If log signal is lost
"LOG" is colored yellow.
• A single-axis water log cannot measure speed when the wind is coming from the leeway direction.
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Heading can be entered manually or automatically. Heading data is checked for integ-
rity (see section 18.7 for details), and the data is judged as [Doubtful], [Excluded],
[Failed], [Not Available], or [Passed]. The integrity check results appear on the [HDG] page, shown below. (The results do not appears when the TCS is engaged.)
[Doubtful] (yellow): Data is not available for comparison, but data is normal.
[Excluded] (red): Data value changed significantly.
[Failed] (red): Data may or may not be available for comparison, and data is abnormal.
[Not Available] (red): Sensor malfunction or data is improper.
[Passed] (green): Data is available for comparison and data is normal.
Note: If there is only one gyro connected to the ECDIS, heading data is compared to
COG from GPS. When the speed is five knots or less, and COG is unstable when it is compared to heading data, the message “Doubtful” appears for heading data. When the ship’s speed becomes greater than 10 knots and COG stabilizes, the message disappears after a short while.
1. Right-click anywhere in the [Own ship information] box to show the context-sensitive menu.
2. Click [Open MENU].
3. Click [System Sensor Settings] or [Local System
Settings] as applicable.
4. Click the [HDG] tab.
Open MENU
Gyro connection
(displayed with connection of
Autopilot PR-9000)
Fill circle for automatic heading input
Sensor list
Fill circle for manual heading
Fill circle for gyro correction
Local sensor settings
Integrity check result
Second shows Integrity as
“Not available” when only one gyrocompass is connected.
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Doubtful
GYO001
GYO002
System sensor settings
5. For automatic input follow the procedure below. For manual input go to step 6.
1) Check [Sensors].
2) For local system settings, set the priority for each sensor connected, referring to
3) Go to step 7.
Note: For the local sensor, an offset can be applied to the gyro reading if it is wrong. Check [Gyro Correction], then spin the scrollwheel to set the offset.
6. For manual input, check [Manual]. Enter heading by spinning the scrollwheel or entering numeric data with the keyboard on the Control Unit.
7. Click the [Save] button to save settings then click the [Close] button to close the menu.
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Use the MOB (man overboard) feature to mark the position of man overboard on the display screen. Access the [MOB] button (in any mode) on the InstantAccess bar.
The MOB mark (orange) instantly appears at the system position when the button is operated.
[MOB] button
Up to 100 MOB marks can be saved. When the capacity for MOB marks is reached, the oldest mark is automatically erased to make room for the latest.
To hide an MOB mark, get into the Voyage navigation mode (NAVI) or Voyage planning mode (PLAN), right-click the mark to show the context-sensitive menu then select
[Hide MOB].
Exercise caution when using this feature in strong tide or current. The person will not be at the MOB position for a very long time.
In the ECDIS mode other than Chart maintenance, put the cursor on a MOB mark and click. Text can be entered in the [MOB Description] window. Click the [OK] button to save the text and close the window.
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A GPS navigator feeds time and date data (ZDA sentence) to the ECDIS and they appear on the Status bar. Neither the time nor the date can be adjusted, however you can select between UTC time (default) and local time. You can switch between the local time and the UTC time by left-clicking the Current time format indication.
Note: The date and time are yellow when the ZDA sentence is lost.
Current time format
Left click: Switch time between local and UTC.
Right click: Adjust local time.
Time
To set the local time, enter the time difference between the local time and the UTC time as shown below.
1. Right-click the Current time format indication to show the context-sensitive menu then click [Adjust Local Time] to display the [Local Time Adjust] dialog box.
2. Enter the time difference between the local time and the UTC time, in hours and minutes. Use the button on the left to select the time offset direction. Select "+" if the local time is ahead of the UTC time, or "-" if it is behind the UTC time.
Click the [Capture] button on the InstantAccess bar to take a screenshot and save it to the SSD (Solid State Drive). You can save a maximum of 100 screenshots. When the memory for screenshots becomes full, you cannot take any more screenshots. In this case, delete unnecessary screenshots. You cannot take a screenshot when a menu or a dialog box is open. Screenshots can be copied to a USB flash memory. For
how to process screenshots, see section 23.10.
[Capture] button
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The [Settings] button gives you access to the user profiles and the [Settings] menu.
The [Settings] menu has facilities for screenshot management, file management, di-
agnostic tests and customizing. See chapter 23.
[Settings] button
Ten sets of [Chart Display], [Symbol Display] and [Chart Alert] menu settings can be stored in user profiles for later retrieval.
1.16.1
How to create a profile
1. Set the [Chart Display], [Symbol Display] and [Chart
Alert] menus as desired.
2. Click [ ] on the Status bar then click [Manage Profile].
3. Select a profile number from the “Profile” drop-down list.
Note: Profiles 06-10 are disabled in the default setting. To enable a disabled profile, select the profile to enable from the “Profile” drop-down list then uncheck [Disable this profile].
4. Click [Save Current Settings].
1.16.2
How to disable a profile
Select the profile to disable from the “Profile” drop-down list then check [Disable this
profile]. The profile enabled at section 1.16.4 cannot be disabled.
1.16.3
How to restore default settings to a profile
Select the applicable profile from the “Profile” drop-down list then click [Restore Default Settings].
1.16.4
How to activate a profile
Click [ ] on the Status bar then click the profile number to activate.
Profiles
(enabled)
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You can show the system information and the operator's manual. Click the [?] button on the Status bar, then click the [Manual] or [About] button.
[Manual] shows the Operator’s Manual.
[About] shows the system information, prepared in four tabs.
• [Version]: Shows the ECDIS software version no., conning software version no.,
S52 presentation library version, ENC user permit no., and C-MAP SDK software version no.
• [System 1]: Shows ECDIS system information: CPU type, RAM capacity, SSD free/
SSD capacity, Equipment ID and dongle information. [Function] shows this unit’s capabilities.
• [System 2]: Shows the startup time of the current session
• [Applied Standards]: Shows the IEC standards that the system conforms to.
The information shown may be different than what appears on your display.
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You can split the screen in two, horizontally or vertically, in the Voyage navigation mode.
1.18.1
How to activate, deactivate the split screen
To activate the split screen or return to the full screen, click the [DISP] and [TWO
DISP] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to show the choices for screen division. Click the screen division desired.
NtoM
Full screen
Vertical split screen
Horizontal split screen
The example below shows the vertical split screen. The active display can be switched by clicking an [ACTIVE] button at the top of the display. The dividing line between the main and sub views cannot be moved.
Click ACTIVE button to switch active display.
MAIN
VIEW
SUB
VIEW
Dividing line
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1.18.2
Function availability
Item
AIS target
Anchor watch
Chart display
Danger highlight
Divider
EBL, VRM
Parallel index lines
Radar overlay
Range rings
TT
Weather overlay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Viewable
Main Sub
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Operable
Main Sub
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
-
No
Yes
-
No
No
Yes
Yes
1.18.3
Split screen usage characteristics
• If the sub view is not displayed correctly, restore the full screen display then try to activate the split screen again.
• The display may not be updated when switching to the Voyage planning mode. If this occurs, switch to the Voyage navigation mode, restore the split screen display then return to the Voyage planning mode.
• The own ship mark may not appear at the screen center when releasing the split screen display. If this occurs, click the indication "TM/CU Reset" at the top right position on the screen to show the own ship mark at the screen center.
• The TM reset feature only works on the active display. To return the own ship mark to the screen center, click the indication [TM/CU Reset] at the top right position on the screen.
• The sub view can use a location and chart scale different from the main view.
• The chart scale related messages (overscale, larger ENC available, etc.), which appear beneath the chart scale indication, show only on the main view.
Changes to settings, including safety features such as safety contour, are only reflected on the main view when the split screen is in use.
For that reason use caution when observing the sub view.
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This ECDIS provides operational tips for the display area and the InstantAccess bar.
To get a tip, simply put the cursor on an object. The tip appears to the right of the object. For example, put the cursor on the [BRILL] button on the InstantAccess bar. The tip "Adjust brilliance" appears.
Tip
A Hewlett Packard (HP) printer may be connected to the system to print ENC Publisher's Notes, reports, logs, etc. The available HP printers are Officejet Pro 8000, Officejet Pro 8100 and Officejet 100 Mobile. No other makes or models are permitted.
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The ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems) screen is divided into several areas, as illustrated below. (The illustration shows the layout for the FURUNO monitor. The layout may be slightly different with the Hatteland monitor.)
Status bar
E
Instant
Track
Cursor position box
Chart scale/presentation mode box
Sensor information box
Own ship functions box
Electronic chart area
Instant
Access bar
0.5NM
0.5NM
Route information box
Overlay/
NAV Tools box
Alert box
EBL1 box, EBL2 box Permanent warning box
VRM1 box, VRM2 box
• The provides for selection of display mode, chart format, IMO chart display; one-click restoration of IMO standard display, etc.
• The Sensor information box displays ship's speed, course and position and selects sensors.
• The Own ship functions box applies offset to the chart; changes geodetic data system, and provides true motion reset.
Route information box shows route and waypoint data, when a route is selected for navigation.
• The box provides for setup of the radar overlay and navigation-related functions.
Alert box shows operational and system alert messages.
• The measure the range to an object.
• The displays chart-related warning messages.
• The measure the bearing to an object.
• The provides quick access to functions such as brilliance adjustment, display palette and the menu. The contents change according to the ECDIS mode selected.
• The selects the chart scale and presentation mode.
• The shows the latitude and longitude position of the cursor and the TTG to the cursor.
• The shows the ECDIS chart.
Note: If the display indications freeze (because of ECDIS error, etc.), the buzzer sounds continuously. Restart the system to restore normal operation.
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2.1.1
Electronic chart area
The ECDIS can use the following types of charts:
• S-57 (IHO)
• S-63 (IHO) (S-63 encrypted)
• ARCS (UKHO)
• CM-ENC (C-MAP by Jeppesen)
• CM-93/3 (C-MAP by Jeppesen)
The following information can also be displayed:
• Cursor (moved by trackball)
• Planned route
• EBL (Electronic Bearing Line) and VRM (Variable Range Marker)
• Radar image
• Own ship symbol with speed vector
• TT (Tracked Target, acquired from radar)
• AIS target
The electronic navigational charts are displayed in the electronic chart area. There are two kinds of electronic navigational charts available for use in the ECDIS:
• S57ed3 ENC or CM-93 (vector format)
• ARCS (raster format)
The ECDIS combines chart and navigational information. It should be noted that modern navigation systems (e.g., differential GPS) may offer more accurate positioning than what was used to position some of the surveys from which the electronic navigational chart was derived.
ECDIS is compatible with S57
Ed.3 ENC format charts. ENC charts are converted to SENC for use with ECDIS.
The details for the chart are displayed in the electronic chart area and these can be modified. You can change the chart scale with the ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT functions, and the scale range is 1:1,000 -
1:70,000,000.
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The CM-93 charts require a contract with applicable provider. These charts are from a private source and they cannot be used as a substitute for paper charts under any condition. To emphasize this point these charts are called "Non-ENC" charts in this manual. Note that some eToken dongles from the FEA-2xx7 can be used. These are labeled “JeT FURUNO XXXXX”.
This ECDIS accepts the following C-MAP chart types: CM-ENC, Professional, Professional+ and Jeppesen Primary ECDIS Service.
C-MAP produced official ENC chart that complies with the IHO's (International Hydrographic Organization's) S-57 Edition 3 product specification. When used in an ECDIS, the ENC data improves the safety of navigation at sea.
ARCS charts are digital reproductions of British Admiralty (BA) paper charts. They retain the same standards of accuracy, reliability and clarity as paper charts.
Zooming into the ARCS chart can be useful for magnifying a complex detail, however this decreases the density of the data displayed, and can give a false impression of the distance from danger.
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2.1.2
Status bar
The Status bar runs across the top of the ECDIS display. The bar mainly provides for selection of display mode, ECDIS operating mode, chart type and IMO chart display setting.
ECDIS NAVI
No.
Button or item
1 Display mode
Description
Selects the display mode, [ECDIS], [RADAR], [CONNING], or [AMS]. (If the conning display is fed to a separate monitor, only ECDIS is available; the button is inoperative.)
Note: If the primary display mode (the mode activated at start up) is specified during the installation, the corresponding display mode button is additionally labeled with “(Primary)”. For example, if the primary display mode is ECDIS, the ECDIS button appears as shown below.
2
3
4
5
NAVI
CHARTS
PLAN
OTHERS
6 CLEAR RADAR
7
8
CHART ONLY
STD DISP
9 Chart priority
10 Chart database
11
Selects the Voyage navigation mode.
Goes to the Chart maintenance mode.
Selects the Voyage planning mode.
• Sets system in standby.
• Plays back log data (AMS connection must be off).
Hide the TT, AIS and radar displays, when the radar overlay is active.
Greyed out when the radar overlay is deactivated.
Shows only the chart, when the left button is pressed and held down.
Restores the IMO standard display instantly.
Selects chart priority when both vector or raster are available.
Selects the pre-defined presentations of ENC content: [IMO BASE],
[IMO STD] or [IMO ALL]. [CUSTOM] appears when the symbols selected or deselected on the [Chart Display] menu do not match the preset conditions for [IMO BASE], [IMO STD] or [IMO ALL].
Displays the operator's manual, ECDIS program no. and system info.
12 Manages user profiles; opens the [Settings] menu.
13 Date • Displays the date.
• Selects the time to use, local or UTC.
• Sets the time difference between local and UTC (to use local time).
Shows the time, UTC or local.
14 Time
15 Working indicator • Rotates clockwise if the system is working properly. If it is not spinning the system is not working. Shortly after the working indicator stops spinning the buzzer sounds and the status LED turns red. Reset the power to restore normal operation.
• If the primary display mode is specified during the installation, the first letter of the mode name appears at the center of the working indicator as follows: A: AMS, C: Conning, E: ECDIS, R: Radar. The letter can be clicked to return to the primary display mode.
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There are two types of buttons on the Status bar: Toggle button and Drop-down list button. You operate the buttons with the trackball module.
Button type
Toggle button
A toggle button alternately selects one of two functions assigned to a button. The background color of a toggle button is light-blue when the button’s function is enabled; gray (default color) when disabled. The [NAVI] button is an example of a toggle button.
Drop-down list button
A drop-down list button provides a drop-down list from which to select an option related to the label on the button. The [Chart Database] button is an example of a dropdown list button. See the right figure. A drop-down list button has a list status indicator whose position changes according to list status.
Operating procedure
OFF
(gray)
Click button.
Click button.
ON
(light-blue)
List closed List opened
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2.1.3
InstantAccess bar
The InstantAccess bar runs vertically along the left edge of the screen. The bar contains all the operating functions related to the selected ECDIS operating mode (Voyage planning, Voyage navigation and Chart maintenance). The bar is divided into two sections, upper and lower. The buttons in the upper section change according to the
ECDIS operating mode. The buttons in the lower section are common to all modes. A button with a triangle mark at its bottom right corner indicates a button with multiple functions.
[NAVI] button activated
[CHARTS] button activated
[PLAN] button activated
Instant
Track
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Chart maintenance mode bar
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Button Description
Voyage navigation mode bar
← Minimizes the InstantAccess bar. To restore the maximized bar, click anywhere on the minimized bar.
Click arrow
Click anywhere on the minimized bar
Voyage Route selects/deselects routes, and moves route to Voyage planning mode (for editing). User Chart selects/deselects user chart for monitoring. Monitor INFO shows the [Monitor Information] dialog box. Stop Monitoring stops monitoring of route, user chart.
Processes AIS Safety and Navtex messages. If you have unread Navtex or Safety messages, the icon changes as shown right; “S” for unread Safety, “N” for unread Navtex, “S/N” for unread Safety and Navtex.
S N
Manual Update Shows the menu for manual update of chart objects.
Mini Conning Shows, hides the mini conning display.
Activates or deactivates the weather overlay.
Instant Track
TCS
Creates a temporary track to return to or make a temporary detour from the monitored course.
Controls for use with specific Autopilots. See chapter 26 for details.
Chart maintenance mode bar
← Minimizes the InstantAccess bar.
AUTO Load Automatically loads and installs ENC charts.
Manage Charts Deletes charts; installs charts manually.
Cell Status
License
Finds cell status.
Enters license information.
Public Key
Report
Guide Box
Manage
Data
Shows the current public key. The public key changes each time a new one is installed.
System Functions for chart synchronization.
Sync Config selects the ECDIS units to synchronize. Sync Status checks synchronization status. Reconvert reconverts outdated SENC charts to the corresponding current ones.
Voyage planning mode bar
← Minimizes the InstantAccess bar.
Planning Creates routes and user charts.
Displays route and user chart reports.
Shows or hides the guide box, which provides range and bearing measurement between waypoints when creating a route.
Manages routes and user charts. Route imports, exports, deletes routes. User
Chart deletes user charts. Data Import imports routes and user charts.
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Button
Common bar
Chart INFO
DISP
Record
MOB
Description
Provides chart information. Chart Legend shows chart legend, in the Voyage planning and Voyage navigation modes. Viewing Dates sets Display date and
Approved until dates. Chart 1 displays an overview of the ECDIS chart symbols.
SET shows the [Basic Setting] dialog box, [Chart Display] menu, [Symbol Display] menu, [Chart Alert] dialog box. TWO DISP splits the screen in two, vertically or horizontally, in the Voyage navigation mode. NtoM shows, hides the NtoM overlay. Keyboard shows, hides the software keyboard.
Displays Chart log (ENC, ARCS, C-MAP), Event log (user event, POSN event)*,
NAV log (Voyage, Details, Chart Usage), Target log (Danger Target).
*Voyage navigation and Voyage planning modes
Selects a color palette, day, dusk or night.
• Adjusts the brilliance of a FURUNO or Hatteland monitor unit.
• Adjusts the backlighting of the control unit.
Inscribes the MOB (ManOverBoard) mark.
Takes a screenshot.
Restores the previous condition in route and user chart creation.
The InstantAccess bar has four types of buttons: toggle button, drop-down list button, slider bar button, and specialty button. (The MOB, Capture and Undo buttons are specialty buttons that provide a single-action function.) The buttons can be operated with the trackball module or the InstantAccess knob. This section shows you how to operate the buttons with the InstantAccess knob.
Toggle button Drop-down list button
[Palette] button
Slider bar button
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OFF
(gray)
ON
(light-blue)
Palette choices
1. Push the InstantAccess knob to enable its use with the InstantAccess bar.
2. Rotate the InstantAccess knob to select a button. The background color of the button selected is light blue.
3. Do one of the following depending on button type.
1) Toggle button : Push the knob to select setting.
2) Drop-down list button or slider bar : Rotate the knob to select an item or adjust the slider bar. Push the knob to confirm your selection or setting.
Note 1: You can use the ESC key to go back one step in the current operating sequence.
Note 2: The InstantAccess knob only adjusts the slider bar on the
InstantAccess bar.
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Sensor information box
The sensor information box displays ship's heading, speed, course over the ground, speed over the ground and position. When the user-selected sensor fails, the system automatically selects another sensor. When this occurs, the color of the sensor name changes from green to red. See the table below.
The digital indications and sensor names are colored according to sensor state. See the table below.
• HDG : Heading and its source.
• SPD : Longitudinal speed and its source.
The direction of transverse speed is indicated with arrows, , Starboard, , Port.
• COG : Course over ground and its source.
• SOG : Speed over ground and its source.
• POSN : Latitude and longitude position of own ship and its source.
Note: The position source shall meet the requirements of IMO MSC.112(73).
The color of the nav data indications and sensor name change according to the state of the sensor data. The table shown below provides basic information. For detailed information, see Appendix 4. When no sensor data is received, the sensor source indication is blank. These indication methods comply with IEC62288 Ed.2.
Nav data indication
Color of nav data indication
Color of sensor name
State
Yellow White Validity of data is low or offset
is applied.
Red Red invalid.
Green, data shown with asterisks
(***.*)
Yellow
No display Data is not being received.
Yellow Data is input manually (dead reckoning).
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2.1.5
Own ship functions box
The own ship functions box shows information about own ship, enables offset, and does
TM reset.
Offset button
WGS84 button
RNC info appears here.
ENC info appears here.
TM/CU status
• [Offset]
button: See section 18.8.1. This button is only operative in the Voyage navi-
gation mode.
• [WGS84] button: Convert position data between datum; go to selected position on the current chart. Click the button to show the dialog box below. To convert a position from one datum to another, select the datum source at the [Source] pulldown list and enter position. Select the datum to convert to at the [Converted] pull-down list then click the button. The position on the chart selected is shown below the [Converted] pull-down list.
To go to a position, click a [Go To] button.
• ENC info : ENC chart info appears here.
No indication: ENC chart is currently displayed.
"ENC data available": Currently, RNC chart is shown, but ENC chart is available.
"Non-ENC data": Non-official ENC material, in yel-
low characters. See section 3.20.
• RNC info : "RNC data" appears (in yellow) when raster chart is in use.
• TM/CU status :
"TM/CU Reset": True motion reset is active. (Chart is stationary and own ship moves on the chart.)
"TM Reset off": When dragging the chart; true motion is OFF. To restart true motion, click the indication,
"Ship off screen": Ship is out of the display area.
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2.1.6
Route information box
Asterisks appear in data locations when no route is selected for navigation.
• Route : Name of monitored route
• Plan Speed : Planned speed to approach "To
WPT".
• Plan Course : Planned course between previous WPT and "To WPT".
• Course to Steer : Calculated set course to follow the monitored route, including off track, drift and gyro error compensations.
• CH Limit : Planned width of channel to approach
"To WPT".
• Off Track : Perpendicular distance the ship is from the intended track. The off track figure can be shown in meters or nautical miles. Click this box, then select [Off Track] and unit desired, or open the menu and select desired unit with [unit of “Off Track”] in the [Route Information] menu.
• TC : Track Control System status. No indication if TCS is disengaged from the ECDIS.
• To WPT : The waypoint that the ship is approaching.
• DIST to WOP (Wheel Over Point) : Distance to the point where rudder order for course change at "To WPT" is given.
• Time to Go : Time to go to WOP (hh:mm:ss).
• Turn RAD: Planned turning radius at "To WPT".
• Turn Rate: Calculated rate of turn that is based on current speed and planned turning radius.
• Next WPT : The WPT following the "To WPT".
• Next Course : Next course (in degrees).
Minimize button
TC: MANUAL
0.50 NM
0.50 NM
WOL WOL
Course to steer: 110 °
Planned course: 90
°
Course to steer: 120
°
Planned course: 90
°
Current
No current Current present
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2.1.7
Overlay/NAV Tools box
The Overlay/NAV Tools box sets up the following:
• TT/AIS
• Echo (radar overlay)
• Parallel index lines
• Range rings
• Predictor (predicts ship’s future movements)
• Under the keel clearance graphic
• Anchor watch
• Check area
See chapter 13 and 14 for TT/AIS descriptions. Refer to section 16.2 for the radar overlay.
2.1.8
Alert box
The [Alert] box shows operational and system alert messages, with alert ID no. and alert message. See chapter 20.
2.1.9
Permanent warning box
The permanent warning box displays chart-related warning messages. The box cannot be closed or minimized.
Page name Minimize button
Page selection buttons
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2.1.10
EBL, VRM boxes
The EBL measures the bearing to an object, and the VRM measures the range to an
2.1.11
Context-sensitive menus
Context-sensitive menus are available at the locations shown below. Right-click the applicable area then select the appropriate item from the menu. The availability of the context-sensitive menu depends on the mode in use, as shown in the table below.
Chart scale
Cursor info display
Sensor selection
Instant
Track
Electronic chart area
Route selection, route information
ROT:
TT/AIS page
EBL reference VRM reference Alert list, Alert log
Item Functions
Chart scale Drop-down list of chart scales.
Cursor info display Switch cursor displays.
Sensor selection
Route selection, route information
Select sensors.
Select /unselect route for monitoring*; Move to plan*; Select user chart for monitoring*; Monitor INFO box*; Stop route monitoring; Off Track
TT, AIS page
Alert list, Alert log
VRM reference
EBL reference
Access TT, AIS functions.
Open alert list, alert log.
Select VRM reference; offset
(heading or north).
Select EBL reference; offset
(heading or north).
Electronic chart area Own ship mark (or cursor position) to screen center; object info; chart legend; manual update*; divider, hide MOB, weather info**
NAVI
Mode and availability
CHART PLAN
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
(Off track only)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
(Off track only)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*NAVI mode only **Available when weather overlay is active.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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2.1.12
How to enter alphanumeric data
On some screens it is necessary to enter alphanumeric data. The data can be input three ways: keyboard of the Control Unit, software keyboard or trackball.
1. Click the input box.
Cursor
Input box example
2. Press appropriate keys and press the ENTER key.
TAB
BS
Key
ENTER
Function
Move the selection cursor.
CAPS LOCK Switch between upper case and lower case alphabet.
SHIFT Turn caps lock on and off with the CAPS LOCK key.
Erase the character left of the cursor.
Terminate keyboard input; insert line feed.
↑ , ↓ , ← , →
Spacebar
CTRL
Move cursor in direction of arrow.
Insert a space
No use.
Keyboard
Space bar
A software keyboard is also available for entry of alphanumeric data. Do as follows to use the software keyboard. Display the keyboard before opening menus.
1. On the InstantAccess bar, press the [DISP], [ ] and [ON] buttons to show the software keyboard. The [BS], [Enter], [ ↑ ], [ ↓ ],[ ← ], [ → ] and [Spacebar] on the keyboard function the same as those keys on the keyboard of the Control Unit.
Space bar
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2. To switch between the alphabet keyboard and symbols keyboard, click [!$&].
Alphabet keyboard
3. Click the input box.
Symbols keyboard
4. Click appropriate keys and finally click the [Enter] key.
To erase the software keyboard, click the X button at the top right corner of the keyboard.
The trackball module can also be used to enter alphanumeric data.
1. Put the cursor in the input box. Up and down arrows appear at the right side of the box.
2. Enter data by one of the methods shown below.
• Spin the scrollwheel to set data. Upward to decrease the value; downward to increase the value.
Note: The incrementing direction can be changed with [Wheel rotation] in the
[Customize] menu of the [Settings] menu.
• Click to increase the value; to decrease the value.
The trackball module can also be used to enter latitude and longitude data.
1. Put the cursor in the input box. A selection cursor (lightblue) appears.
2. Enter data by spinning the scrollwheel.
Selection cursor
3. To switch coordinate between N and S and vice versa, put the cursor at the right edge of the input box. Dual arrows appear
4. Click to switch the coordinates. The method to switch E to W and vice versa is the same.
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Click the Display mode button at the far left side of the Status bar to select the display mode, among [ECDIS], [RADAR], [CONNING] and [AMS] (option).
[ECDIS]: Displays electronic charts.
[RADAR]: Shows the radar display. (See the radar manual, issued separately.)
[CONNING]: Provides comprehensive navigation displays, like wind direction and rudder angle, in analog and digital formats. (Note that this button is inoperative if the con-
ning display is fed to another monitor.) See section 22.1.
[AMS]: Opens the Alert Management System. See Chapter 25.
Display mode button
The ECDIS has three operating modes: Voyage navigation, Chart maintenance, and
Voyage planning. Select the mode from the Status bar with the [PLAN], [CHARTS] and [NAVI] buttons. The background of the button of the active mode is blue.
For Voyage navigation mode
For Voyage planning mode
ECDIS
For Chart maintenance mode
Note 1: When switching between the Voyage navigation and Chart maintenance modes it may take several minutes to read the chart database when using C-MAP charts or there are many charts installed.
Note 2: If the equipment accepts no key operation after switching to the Chart maintenance mode, reset the power.
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When you open a chart it is displayed with the default scale, called the compilation scale. To change the chart scale, do one of the procedures shown below. The scale range is 1:1,000 to 1:70,000,000.
• Click the chart scale selection buttons in the Chart scale/presentation mode box.
• Right-click anywhere inside the Chart scale/presentation mode to show a dropdown list of chart scales.
• Put the cursor anywhere on the chart and spin the scrollwheel.
Chart scale indication
Chart related message
Chart scale selection buttons
Note: When the radar overlay is active the chart scale is shown in nautical miles (NM).
The table below lists the chart related messages and their meanings.
Message
Display date is not current
Non-ENC data
Large scale ENC available
Overscale
RNC data
Larger RNC available
Underscale
ENC data available
WGS shift undefined
RM(OFF)
Meaning
Displayed date is not the current date.
ENC non-compatible chart in use.
Larger scale available at current position (TM reset ON) or cursor location (TM reset OFF).
Scale too large.
RNC chart in use.
Larger RNC is available.
Scale too small.
ENC data available for current area.
WGS shift is not defined.
Relative motion off.
Remarks
ARCS only
ARCS only
ARCS only
ARCS only
ARCS only
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The presentation mode is available in North-up TM, North-up RM, Course-up TM,
Course-up RM, Route-up RM and Head-up RM. To select a presentation mode, click the presentation mode indication to cycle through the presentation mode choices, or click the triangle to show the drop-down list of presentation modes.
Click to show drop-down list of presentation mode choices
Presentation mode
The Cursor position box shows
• Cursor position in latitude and longitude
• Time to go to the cursor position
• The bearing (True or Relative) and range to the cursor position, or x-y coordinates of cursor position. Click the bearing and range or x-y coordinates indication to switch the display, in the sequence shown below.
Cursor position, Time to go to cursor position
Bearing(T) and range to cursor position
Bearing(R) and range to cursor position x-y coordinates of cursor position
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In the true motion mode, the chart is stationary and own ship moves on the screen.
With TM reset active, own ship moves until it reaches the true motion reset borderline(s), then the chart is redrawn and own ship jumps back to an opposite position on screen based on its course. (This resetting can also be done manually by clicking the
[TM/CU Reset] button.) When the TM reset function is active, "TM/CU Reset" appears at the right side of the display.
TM reset borderline setting
(Ring does not appear on the display.)
OWN SHIP
TM
Reset
OWN SHIP
To enable automatic TM reset, click the [TM Reset off] indication at the right side of the display to show [TM/CU Reset].
Click
When the TM reset is disabled, change the chart scale with the scrollwheel and scroll the chart by drag and drop. The own ship information box shows the indication "TM
Reset off". To restart true motion, click the indication. When own ship moves off the screen the box shows the indication "Ship off screen". To restart true motion, click the indication.
You can set the limit for TM reset (in percentage) on the [Basic Setting] page. See
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Click for Voyage navigation mode Click for Voyage planning mode
ECDIS ECDIS
Functions in Voyage navigation mode Functions in Voyage planning mode
Click the appropriate chart mode button [PLAN] or [NAVI] at the top of the display to go to respective mode. For the Voyage navigation mode, click the [Voyage] button then click the button corresponding to the action to take. For the Voyage planning mode, click the [Planning] button followed by the [Route] button to select a route, or
[User Chart] button to select a user chart.
Voyage navigation mode functions
[Route] : This button has three functions:
• [Select]: Selects the route to monitor.
• [Unselect]: Deselects monitored route.
• [Move to Plan]: Moves monitored route to Voyage planning mode (for editing).
[User Chart] : This button has one function.
• [Select/Unselect]: Selects and unselects user charts from monitoring regardless of route being monitored
[Monitor INFO] : Opens the Monitor Information dialog box, to view monitored route, linked user chart and monitoring user chart information.
[Stop Monitor] : Stops monitoring a route and user charts.
Voyage planning mode functions
[Route] : Shows the [Route Plan] dialog box to create or edit a route.
[User Chart] : Shows the [User Chart] dialog box to create or edit a user chart.
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The VRM measures the range to an object and the EBL measures the bearing to an object. There are two each of VRMs and EBLs. The lengths of the dashes on the EBL2 and VRM2 are longer than those of the EBL1 and VRM1 to distinguish them. The color of the VRMs and EBLs is orange.
VRM1
EBL2
VRM2
EBL1
T T
EBL no.
EBL On/Off VRM no.
VRM On/Off
240.8°
T
EBL bearing
EBL reference
VRM range
2.9.1
How to hide/show an EBL, VRM
Control Unit: Push EBL or VRM key to hide or show respective marker.
Trackball: Click the arrow on an EBL or VRM box to hide the respective marker. To redisplay the marker, click the minimized box.
2.9.2
How to measure the range and bearing
Range : Put the cursor on the VRM then drag the cursor until the VRM is on the inner edge of the object.
Bearing : Put the cursor on the EBL then drag the cursor until the EBL bisects the object.
2.9.3
How to select bearing reference
The EBL bearing reference can be true or relative. Click the EBL reference indication to display T (True) or R (Relative).
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2.9.4
EBL, VRM functions available with the context-sensitive menu
The EBLs and VRMs have additional functions that are accessed from the contextsensitive menu. Right-click any VRM or EBL box to show the context-sensitive menu.
Function
Centered
Ground
Offset HDG
Description
Centers the origin of the EBL and VRM on the current position.
Anchors the EBL and VRM to ground; neither the EBL or VRM move with ship's movement.
Offset North
Drag and drop EBL, VRM on desired location.
Select
[Offset
HDG].
When vessel changes course, the
EBL, VRM move so that the angle (D) to their centers stays fixed.
Select
[Offset
North].
Drag and drop EBL, VRM on desired location.
The EBL, VRM move to keep the angle from North to the center of the
EBL, VRM, even if the vessel changes course. The distance to the center of the EBL, VRM is fixed.
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2.10.1
General
Datum is a mathematical model of the earth based on which a sea chart is produced.
If the datum of a position sensor and that of a sea chart are different, a transformation has to be made somewhere in the system. Not doing so can result in errors of several sea miles. The difference between two datum is never constant, but depends on position. This means that the difference between WGS-84 and local datum, generally used in paper charts, is not generally valid with electronic sea charts.
2.10.2
Paper charts
Datum used in paper charts have been traditionally national datum for historical reasons. Many paper charts do not have a marked datum, therefore compatibility with electronic charts may be complicated. In some paper charts, the correction terms are printed in lieu of datum, for correction of the WGS-84 system satellite locations. The correction terms are usable but only with the paper chart in question.
2.10.3
Electronic sea charts
• The ENC vector material has to be produced by a National Hydrographic Office in the WGS-84 datum.
• The ARCS (raster) material includes polynomials for each chart, making it possible for the ECS system to solve the difference between the WGS-84 datum and the local datum with an accuracy sufficient for authority responsibility. In some charts, the mentioned difference is not known with sufficient accuracy, resulting in displaying a message in the Cursor position box when displayed in ARCS compatible systems.
2.10.4
Positioning devices and datum
In early days of electronic positioning devices, datum received little attention because the commonly used systems utilized special charts (like Decca charts). Later on, data output was added to these systems, but still no attention was paid to datum and the position errors were considered as an inaccuracy of the system. With the spread of the GPS, however, datum has become better known. An accurate position is of no value if co-ordinates are in a wrong datum. GPS satellites utilize the WGS-84 datum.
2.10.5
ECDIS and datum
The ECDIS uses ENC material, produced to standards using WGS-84 datum. Positioning devices connected to the ECDIS must work in the WGS-84 datum. IMO requires that the ECDIS must give an alert if the datum of a positioning device is not the
WGS-84.
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2.11.1
Updates before departure
Update your chart material before embarking on a new voyage. See section 3.21.
Note: It is very important that you set the Display and Approve dates for charts as the current date.
There may be features that require chart viewing dates or seasonal dates in charts.
Accordingly, if you have not set Display and Approve dates as the current date there is a possibility that you can get a wrong presentation or some feature may be absent.
If necessary, create a new user chart and Notes or modify existing ones. See
Set chart alert areas suitable for your coming voyage, on the [Check Area] page in the
[Overlay/NAV Tools] box. See section 8.2.
2.11.2
Create or update a route
Create a new route or modify an existing one. See chapter 9.
Before you sail your route, you should always check your route against chart alerts.
This is important because your S57 charts and manual updates may contain chart viewing dates information. You can check chart alerts from the [Check Results] page on the [Route Plan] dialog box.
The following information is stored with the monitoring route plan:
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Conditions for chart alerts during route monitoring, which includes safety contour and other chart alerts, on the [Alert Parameters] page of the [Route Plan] dialog box.
Check Status: Checked
Name of the user chart to be used during route monitoring together with this planned route, on the [User Chart] page of the [Route Plan] dialog box.
Name of the Notes to be used during route monitoring together with this planned route, on the [User Chart] dialog box.
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Timetable and ETA values can be recalculated from the [Optimize] page in the [Route
Plan] dialog box. Minimally set ETD to equal departure time, and set optimization values.
Route Bank
2.11.3
How to check and prepare the route, user chart to monitor
Select a route for the voyage: In the Voyage navigation mode, click the [Voyage],
[Route] and [Select] buttons, or right-click the route indication in the [Route Informa-
tion] box (right edge of screen) then select [Select Route]. See chapter 11. The [Mon-
itor Information] dialog box appears, showing the [Waypoints] tab.
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Note: A route cannot be opened if its planned settings are different from its navigation settings. The reason is given on the [Select Route] dialog box. In this case, open the route in the Voyage planning mode and click the [Check Route] button, on the [Alert
Parameters] page. Adjust the route as necessary.
The To WPT can be selected, however WPT 01 cannot be selected.
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To see all the user charts linked to the route, click the [Linked User Chart] tab to show the names of all the user charts linked to the route. Click a user chart to view its contents.
Check the setting on the [Chart Alert] dialog box; click the [DISP], [SET] and [Chart
Alert] buttons to show that dialog box.
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A user chart can be monitored without linking it to a route. You can select a user chart two ways.
• Click the [Voyage], [User Chart] and [Select/Unselect] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to open the [Select Monitor User Chart] dialog box.
• In the Voyage navigation mode, right click anywhere in the Route information box
(right side of screen) to show the [Select Monitor User Chart] dialog box.
Check the chart(s) to use in the [Stored User Chart] window, then click the [<<] and
[Open] buttons. The [Monitor Information] dialog box automatically appears and the user chart(s) selected are displayed in the [Monitoring User Chart] tab. Click a user chart to view its contents.
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2.11.4
Check configuration of navigation sensors
You can check the configuration of your navigation sensors in the [System Sensor
Settings] page and [Local System Settings] page in the [Sensor] menu.
Open the menu and click the [SPD] tab in the [System Sensor Settings] page or [Local
System Settings] page. The user can select navigation sensors for use in navigation and view their current values.
PRIM: GPS1/BT
SPD:
Integrity: Passed
SPD page, local sensor
PRIM: GPS1/BT
SPD:
Integrity: Passed
SPD page, system sensor
If there is no value shown for a sensor, this means that the sensor is not valid. Note that the content of these pages depends on the sensors that are in use on the ship.
The content of the display changes with sensor.
Note that manual speed should only be used in an emergency, when no other speed reference is available. Remember that position sensors are also available as speed sources.
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Open the menu and click the [POSN] tab in the [System Sensor Settings] page or [Local System Settings] page. The [PRIM] and [Second] labels indicate the type of the position sensor. (In the figure below the [PRIM] label shows FILT). [PRIM] and [Second] indicate sensor status and priority.
LAT: 35°15.743’N
LON: 139°50.064’E
Integrity: Passed
LAT:
LON:
Integrity: Not Available
Second shows Integrity as “Not available” when only one position-fixing equipment is connected.
Only one sensor can be [PRIM] while the others are [Second] or off position. After a sensor is turned off, its status is changed to [Second] state. When a position sensor state is changed to [PRIM], the sensor formerly [PRIM] becomes [Second].
Select the [PRIM] navigation sensor as the sensor that is considered to be most accurate and reliable. Set all other navigation sensors as [Second].
2.11.5
How to reset odometer and trip meter
To reset the odometer and/or trip meter do as follows:
1. Open the menu, then select [Record], [NAVI Log], [Voyage] to show the [Voyage] menu.
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2. Click one of the following buttons as appropriate.
Reset Trip : Reset the trip distance (ground and water).
Reset All : Reset both the odometer and the trip meter (ground and water).
3. Click the [Close] button to finish.
This chapter mainly shows you how to install the public keys, licenses and charts, manually update chart objects, and synchronize charts. All chart-related operations begin from the Chart maintenance mode, which you access by clicking the [CHARTS] button on the Status bar.
Note 1: Charts, routes and user charts are shared with other FMD-3xx0, FCR-2xx9 and FAR-3x00 units, via LAN. Data is shared automatically; no operation is required.
Note 2: Chart processing (installation, deletion, etc.) may take several minutes depending on the number of charts to be processed.
Note 3: If, when attempting to install charts, nothing appears on the display at the start of the procedure, reset the power and try again.
Note 4: If installation of AVCS charts stops, the message "Chart installation has stopped. Run the installation again. Installation will continue from the chart not yet installed." appears. This does not indicate completion of the installation. Restart the installation. The installation resumes from the chart not yet installed.
This message may also appear when installing CM-ENC, C-MAP Professional and
C-MAP Professional+ charts if the user does not confirm completion of the installation within approx. one hour. (Installation window remains on the screen.) However, this is not an indication of failed installation.
Note 5: When installing the AVCS LargeMedia, the message "No connection to dongle" may appear in the [Error/Warning Guidance] window at the completion of the installation. If this occurs, reinstall the media.
Public keys authenticate the source and integrity of the ENC chart materials used in this chart system. Before you install a new ENC chart, confirm that the corresponding public key is installed.
1. Set the medium (DVD, USB flash memory, etc.) that contains the public key. (The
IHO public key is preinstalled.)
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [Public Key] button on the
InstantAccess bar.
3. Click the [Load New Key] button to show the [Open File] dialog box.
4. Find the .pub file then click the [Open] button. The [Public Key] dialog box reappears.
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5. Click the [Display Content] button on the [Public Key] dialog box to show the display contents.
Public Key content
//BIG p
FCA6 82SE
8E12 CABA 26EF CCF7 110E 526D
B078 B05E DECB CD1E B4A2 08F3 AE16 17AE
01F3 5B91 A47E 6DF6 3413 C5E1 2ED0 8998
CD13 2ACD 50D9 9151 BDC4 3EE7 3579 2E17
//BIG q
FCA6 82SE 8E12 CABA 26EF CCF7 110E 526D
B078 B05E DECB CD1E B4A2 08F3 AE16 17AE
01F3 5B91 A47E 6DF6 3413 C5E1 2ED0 8998
CD13 2ACD 50D9 9151 BDC4 3EE7 3579 2E17
6. To accept the contents, click the [Activate] button on the [Public Key] dialog box.
Install your ENC licenses and charts, in that order.
3.2.1
How to install an ENC license
1. Set the medium (DVD, USB flash memory, etc.) that contains the ENC license.
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button on the
InstantAccess bar to show the [Licenses] dialog box.
3. Click the [Install Licenses] button.
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4. Select the medium that contains the license then click the [Open] button.
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5. Find the license (permit.txt) then click the [OK] button to install the license.
The [Licenses] dialog box then shows cell name, date of expiration, data server name and subscription type of the license.
6. Click the [Close] button to finish.
7. Reset the power.
If you do not have the medium which has your ENC license, you can enter the license number manually.
1. Click the [CHARTS] button on the Status bar to go the Chart maintenance mode, then click the [License] button on the InstantAccess bar.
2. Click the [Input Manually] button to show the [Input License Manually] box.
3. Select the type [ENC/ARCS] at the bottom of the screen.
4. Enter the license number(s) then click the [OK] button.
5. Reset the power.
3.2.2
How to install ENC charts
When you install charts from a medium, the system first loads a catalog, which stores certain information into your SSD such as cell IDs, their position, and edition number, from the install medium. Then, the system asks which charts you want to install from the chosen medium. After building the catalog, you can view the contents of it by clicking the [Cell Status] button.
Note: Do not cancel the installation (with the [Cancel] button) while it is in progress.
Cancellation automatically resets the power, stopping the installation. If the power is reset, try to install the charts again. If the installation fails, reset the power and try again.
1. Set the medium that contains the ENC charts.
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [AUTO Load] button on the
InstantAccess bar. A prompt informs you that it may take a while to do the instal-
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3. HOW TO MANAGE CHARTS lation and are you sure to continue. Click the [OK] button to continue. A message informs you that the system is searching the medium (in the figure below the medium is a DVD) for chart data.
The results of the search are displayed, an example of which is shown below. To cancel the installation, click the [Cancel] button.
3. Click the [OK] button to install the charts. The [Install chart data] window appears and shows the percentage of completion, with digital and analog indications.
To show details during the installation, click the [Show detail] button.
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To close the [Message] window, click the [Hide detail] button.
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4. When the installation is completed, information about the installation appears in the [Error/Warning/Guidance] window.
Click the [Confirm] button to finish.
5. If applicable, set the next sequential medium and repeat steps 2-4 to install the next charts.
6. After all necessary charts are installed, reset the power.
100%
Note 1: When many charts are installed, the ECDIS checks for error in the installed chart data at the next power up. This is not an indication of malfunction.
Note 2: Previous versions of charts cannot be displayed if installed after installing the latest versions.
3.3.1
How to install an ARCS license
An ARCS license can be installed automatically or manually. The procedure which fol-
lows is for automatic installation. For manual installation, see "Manual installation" on page 3-3.
Note: Do not cancel the installation (with the [Cancel] button) while it is in progress.
Cancellation automatically resets the power, stopping the installation. If the power is reset, try to install the charts again. If the installation fails, reset the power and try again.
1. Insert the medium (DVD, USB flash memory, etc.) that contains the ARCS license.
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button on the
InstantAccess bar to show the [Licenses] dialog box.
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3. Click the [Install Licenses] button.
4. Find the medium that contains the license then click the [Open] button.
5. Click the [OK] button to install the license.
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6. Click the [Close] button to finish.
7. Reset the power.
3.3.2
How to install ARCS charts
When you install charts from a medium, the system first loads a catalog, which stores certain information into your SSD such as cell IDs, their position, and edition number, from the install medium. Then, the system asks which charts you want to install from the chosen medium. After building the catalog, you can view the contents of it by clicking the [Cell Status] button.
Note: Do not cancel the installation (with the [Cancel] button) of a chart while it is in progress. Cancellation will automatically reset the power, stopping the installation. If this occurs, try to install the chart again. If the installation fails, reset the power and try again.
1. Set the medium that contains the ARCS charts.
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [AUTO Load] button on the
InstantAccess bar. A prompt informs you that it may take a while to do the installation and are you sure to continue. Click the [OK] button. A message informs you
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DVD) for chart data.
The results of the search are displayed, an example of which is shown below. To cancel the search, click the [Cancel] button.
3. Click the [OK] button to install the charts. The [Install chart data] window appears and shows the percentage of completion, with digital and analog indications.
To show details during the installation, click the [Show detail] button.
To close the [Message] window, click the [Hide detail] button.
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4. When the installation is completed, information about the installation appears in the [Error/Warning/Guidance] window. Click the [Confirm] button to finish.
5. If applicable, set the next sequential medium then repeat steps 2-4 to install the next charts.
6. After all necessary charts are installed, reset the power.
Note 1: When many charts are installed, the ECDIS checks for error in the installed data at the next power up. This is not an indication of malfunction.
Note 2: If, after installation, no ARCS chart appears, delete all ARCS charts and then reinstall them.
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1. Get into the Chart maintenance mode.
2. Click the [License] button on the InstantAccess bar.
3. Click the [ENC] or [ARCS] tab as appropriate to show a list of licenses.
4. Put a checkmark next to the license(s) to delete.
5. Click the [Delete Licenses] button to delete the license(s) selected.
6. Reset the power.
The ENC chart manufacturer information shows if your installed ENC charts are official or unofficial. To find this information, use the [Producer Code] button in the [Licenses] dialog box. The following functions use this feature.
• [Filter] window (see section 3.15) can show or hide official
or unofficial charts.
Official:
Official Unofficial
• Unofficial charts are denoted on the [Check Results] of the
[Route Plan] dialog box (see section 9.4.5) if the corresponding alert check is active.
1. In the Chart maintenance mode, click the [License] button to show the [Licenses] dialog box.
2. Click the [ENC] tab.
3. Click the [Producer Code] button.
4. Select the ENC chart manufacturer information file then click the [Open] button.
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Synchronize chart data before you install C-MAP charts, grouping the ECDIS units to synchronize, otherwise the chart data cannot be shared. See the procedure in
section 3.22.1 for how to synchronize chart data. If C-MAP charts are not synchro-
nized after installation, delete all C-MAP charts, and do the above procedure again.
3.6.1
How to register the eToken
The eToken is a hardware mechanism (installed inside the PCU) used for password authentication. Registration of the eToken is required only once, before you install the
C-MAP database.
1. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button on the
InstantAccess bar to show the [Licenses] dialog box.
2. Click the [C-MAP] tab to the show the [Licenses] dialog box for C-MAP.
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3. Click the [C-MAP Setup] button.
4. You are asked if you are sure to continue; click the [OK] button to continue and register the eToken.
Note 1: "CMAP: No connection to eToken" disappears from the Permanent warning box after completion of the registration.
Note 2: You can show your C-
MAP system ID by clicking the
[C-MAP System ID] button on the [Licenses] dialog box for C-
MAP.
C-MAP system ID appears here.
3.6.2
How to install the C-MAP database and licenses
When you install the C-MAP database from a medium, all data is saved to the SSD.
Note 1: If several ECDIS units are installed, synchronize C-MAP charts among the units after you have installed the database.
Note 2: The installation of a chart cannot be cancelled while it is in progress. If you get an error message, try to install the charts again.
Note 3: Disable the Chart Alert function at the [Check Area] page of the [NAV Tools]
box (see section 8.2) before removing any C-MAP charts.
Note 4: The C-MAP database in the units selected for synchronization are synchronized upon the successful completion of the database installation.
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1. Insert the medium that contains the C-MAP database.
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [AUTO Load] button on the
InstantAccess bar.
The [Install chart data] window appears and shows the percentage of completion, with digital and analog indication.
To show details during the installation, click the [Show detail] button.
To close the [Message] window, click the [Hide detail] button.
3. When the installation is completed, information about the chart database installed appears in the [Error/Warning/Guidance] window. Click the [Confirm] button to finish.
4. If applicable, set the next sequential medium and repeat steps 2-3 to install the next databases.
5. After all databases are installed, reset the power.
Note 1: If, after installation, C-MAP Pro+ charts do not appear, delete all corresponding charts and then reinstall them.
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Note 2: Synchronization is not done for charts which could not be installed successfully. Reinstall failed charts.
A C-MAP license file is normally installed automatically. Manual installation is also available.
Automatic installation :
1. Set the medium (DVD, USB flash memory, etc.) that contains the C-MAP license.
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button on the
InstantAccess bar.
3. Click the [Install Licenses] button.
4. Select the medium that contains the license then click the [Open] button.
5. Click the [OK] button to install the license.
6. Click the [Close] button to finish.
7. Reset the power.
Manual installation :
1. Click the [CHARTS] button on the Status bar to go the Chart maintenance mode, then click the [License] button on the InstantAccess bar.
2. Click the [Input Manually] button to show the [Input License Manually] box.
3. Select the type [C-MAP] at the bottom of the window.
4. Enter the [Database name] and
[Collection name] information as shown in the table below. Enter the names exactly as shown to ensure correct installation.
Database name Collection name
Chart type
Professional:
Professional+:
CM-ENC:
JeppesenPRIMAR:
Name to enter
World
Professional+
ENC
JeppesenPRIMAR
5. Enter the license (max. 16 characters) in the bottommost window.
6. Click the [OK] button to finish.
7. Reset the power.
Enter the contracted zone number according to chart type as follows:
Professional/Professional+ : Enter “Zone
*” (without quotations)
Ex. Zone 0
CM-ENC/JeppesenPRIMAR : Enter “Zone
* ENC” (without quotations)
Ex. Zone 0 ENC
*=Zone no.
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3.6.3
How to generate, order and apply an update file
To update the C-MAP chart database, you have to generate an update file, and e-mail the file directly to C-MAP. The update file defines coverage of charts you can display on your chart radar.
1. Connect a USB flash memory to the USB port on the Control Unit.
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button on the
InstantAccess bar.
3. Click the [C-MAP] tab to show the [Licenses] dialog box for C-MAP.
4. From the [E-mail Size] drop-down list, select the size of the update file. The choices are [100KB], [200KB], [300KB], [400KB], [500KB], [750KB], [1MB], [2MB],
[3MB], [4MB], [10MB], [Unlimited]. This is the size of the data file in an e-mail. The file may be sent in pieces depending of the size selected.
5. Click the [Order Update File] button. A file name (C-MAP system ID and chart type) is automatically created, with the extension .ord.
6. Select the USB flash memory.
7. Click the [Save] button to save the order file to the USB flash memory.
8. Send the order file to [email protected].
Within a few minutes you will receive a file that includes the terms for using the chart service and the chart updates. Save the file to a USB flash memory and apply it as shown in the next section.
1. Insert the USB flash memory that contains the update file (.ans extension) into the
USB port on the Control Unit.
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button on the
InstantAccess bar.
3. Click the [C-MAP] tab to show the [Licenses] dialog box for C-MAP.
4. Click the [Update from File] button.
5. Find the update file on the USB flash memory then click the [Open] button.
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If you are going to delete all C-MAP databases, turn off chart synchronization and delete the databases from each processor unit.
1. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button on the
InstantAccess bar.
2. Click the [C-MAP] tab to show the [Licenses] dialog box for C-MAP.
3. Select the database(s) to delete with the [Database] pull-down list.
4. Click the [Delete Database] button, then reset the power.
Register the eToken if it has not already been registered. See section 3.6.1.
3.8.1
How to generate, order and apply an update file
To update the C-MAP chart database, you have to create an update file, and e-mail the file directly to C-MAP. The update file defines coverage of charts you can display on your ECDIS.
1. Insert a USB flash memory to the USB port on the Control Unit.
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button on the
InstantAccess bar.
3. Click the [C-MAP] tab to show the [Licenses] dialog box for C-MAP.
4. Click the [Order Update File] button. A file name (C-MAP system ID and chart type) is automatically created, with the extension .ord.
5. Select the USB flash memory, then click the [Save] button to save the order file to the USB flash memory.
6. Send the order file to [email protected].
Within a few minutes you will receive a file that includes the terms for using the chart service and the chart updates. Save the file to a USB flash memory and apply it as shown in the next section.
1. Insert the USB flash memory that contains the update file (.ans extension) into the
USB port on the Control Unit.
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button on the
InstantAccess bar.
3. Click the [C-MAP] tab to show the [Licenses] dialog box for C-MAP.
4. Click the [Update from File] button.
5. Find the update file on the USB flash memory then click the [Open] button.
Note: If the .ans file does not update the status of all shared C-MAP DL charts, reset the power of all processor units.
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3.8.2
How to enable and set up the C-MAP DL
1. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button on the
InstantAccess bar.
2. Click the [C-MAP DL] tab to show the [Licenses] dialog box for C-MAP DL.
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3. Check [Enable Dynamic License] to enable the dynamic licensing.
You now have access to all the charts contained within the selected subscription zones - both already licensed charts and new charts.
• Set your annual credit limit with [Credit Limit] . A permanent warning is given if your credit goes below this value. A new chart cannot be enabled if it causes the credit to go below this value.
• [Credit Rest] shows the amount of credit remaining and is updated each time you receive a confirmation answer for your request via e-mail.
• [Next Report Date] is the date when the next report should be sent to Jeppesen. If charts are not reported before the mandatory report date, access to all non-reported charts is discontinued and can be resumed only after the confirmation answer allowing use of the charts is received via e-mail.
• [Confirmation Date] is the date when you receive the confirmation answer for your request via e-mail.
• [Confirm before open new chart] , if checked, a confirmation window asks for confirmation before opening charts that require issuing a new license. A chart denied is added to the list of protected charts, so the confirmation request will not be repeated for that chart. Those charts cannot be opened until they are removed from the list of protected charts.
• [Protected] , if checked, shows the protected charts in the cell list. To remove a chart from protection, select it then click the [Release] button. Then, when an attempt is made to open that chart, the confirmation window appears. Note that multiple confirmation windows open when releasing multiple charts from protection.
Get into the Chart maintenance mode, click the [Manage Charts] button on the
InstantAccess bar to show the [Manage Charts] dialog box. Check the charts to add to the list. Click the [Export List] button to export the checked charts to a USB flash memory, in .txt format.
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You can export a list of your ENC, ARCS or C-MAP (excluding C-MAP DL) licenses to a USB flash memory, in .txt format.
1. Set a USB flash memory in the USB port on the Control Unit.
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button.
3. Click the [ENC], [ARCS] or [C-MAP] tab.
4. Click the [Export List] button.
5. Change the file name at [File Name] if desired.
6. Select the USB flash memory then click the [Save] button.
7. Click the [OK] button to finish.
1. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button.
2. Click the [ENC] or [ARCS] tab as applicable.
3. Click the [ENC User Permit] or [ARCS Licenses] button as applicable to show permit or license.
4. Click the [OK] button to finish.
You can make backup copies of your ENC, ARCS and AVCS (AIO) licenses and save them to a USB flash memory. If re-installation of the licenses becomes necessary, you can reinstall them from the USB flash memory. The backup and restore functions are not available with C-MAP charts.
To backup licenses :
1. Insert a USB flash memory into the USB port on the Control Unit.
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button on the
InstantAccess bar to show the [Licenses] dialog box.
3. Click the [Backup Licenses] button.
4. Select the USB flash memory then click the [OK] button to save the licenses.
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To restore licenses :
1. Insert the USB flash memory that has the licenses into the USB port on the Control
Unit.
2. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button on the
InstantAccess bar to show the [Licenses] dialog box.
3. Click the [Restore Licenses] button.
4. Select the licenses from the USB flash memory then click the [OK] button.
Permits are used to control the right to use chart data in the ECDIS. A permit is connected to the edition of a chart. Permits are issued in two different types:
• Subscription permit : This type of permit includes updates for subsequent 3, 6, 9 or
12 months.
• One-Off permit : This type of permit includes only updates up to the issue date of the permit.
The expiry date of a permit controls the loading of Base charts and their updates to the chart. The system will warn you when you are installing charts or updates that are issued less than 30 days before the expiration date of a permit. If a permit has expired, it is impossible to install a chart or its update that was issued after the expiration date of the permit. The user has a right to view a chart forever, except C-MAP charts that have viewing periods which end two months after the expiry date of the license. If the charts are not updated regularly it will not complete the requirements for having up-todate charts. To view the permit status of a chart, click the [License] button on the
InstantAccess bar and then click the applicable "chart" tab ([ENC], [ARCS], [C-MAP] or [C-MAP DL]).
The example below shows the status of ENC charts. The expiration date of each cell appears in the [Expires] window.
If you have at least one subscription-type permit, the system will automatically warn you about the expiration date of your subscription license, in the Permanent warning box.
Note: If you change service provider for some reason, it is recommended that you remove all the charts from the ECDIS before installing new charts of new service provider.
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You can see a history of chart installations and updates. On the InstantAccess bar, click the [Record] and [Chart Log] buttons followed by the [ENC], [ARCS] or [C-MAP] button. The example below shows the install/update history for ENC charts.
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You can filter the log with [Period Covered (UTC)]. Enter the period to display then click the [Set Period] button. Click the [Clear Period] button to display all entries. The
[Refresh] button updates the list. [Print Text] prints hard copy of the history.
The [Find] button searches required text string as follows:
1) Click the [Find] button to show the [Find text] box.
Input box
Find
Enter text in box and
[Find] button appears.
2) Click the input box then enter the text to search.
3) Select the search direction with the up or down radio button.
4) Click the [Find] button. The first matching text is highlighted in yellow at the top of the screen.
5) To continue the search click the [Find] button. To cancel the search, click the [Cancel] button.
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A catalog is used to view graphical coverage of the charts stored in your SSD, available in a named "medium". Available charts are displayed using their limits of charts.
Note that sometimes the real coverage of the charts may be considerably less than the declared limits of it.
To display the catalog, get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [Manage
Charts] button on the InstantAccess bar. The [Filter] window lets you choose what to display. Check or uncheck items as appropriate.
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
1) Chart Type
ENC: Display ENC charts.
ARCS: Display ARCS charts.
C-MAP: Display C-MAP charts.
2) Availability
Display available or unavailable charts.
Filter window
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3) License
Valid: Cell with valid license.
Missing/Expired: Cell with missing or expired license.
Valid + Missing/Expired: Display cell regardless of license.
Uncheck both: Hide all cells.
4) Dynamic License
Display DL or non-DL C-MAP charts.
5) C-MAP Collections
A collection is a pre-defined dataset, the contents of which can be defined by zone, individual chart or any of those combinations. Applicable to C-MAP charts also.
6) Official
Display official or unofficial charts.
7) Up-to-date
Display charts which are or are not up to date.
8) Purpose
Display chart according to its purpose - Overview, General, Coastal, NtoM,
Approach, Harbor, Berthing.
9) Group
See the next section for how to group charts.
10)Route
Show or hide chart area with route.
11)Chart boundary boxes
Define the area covered by a chart and are color-coded according license and permit status.
12) Line color legend
The line color legend provides information about license validity.
Color
Green
Yellow
Orange
Magenta
Red
Blue
Message
License ok, chart is up-to-date
DL issued, not reported
License ok, chart is not up-to-date
License available, chart not installed
Not available or expired
Canceled chart
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3.15.1
How to group chart cells
You can define groups of like-format chart cells. This means you can collect related charts, for example, all cells that cover a route from Liverpool to New York or all cells available from a National Hydrographic Office.
You can make a group and define charts from the [Edit Group] dialog box.
1. In the Chart maintenance mode, click the [Manage Charts] button on the
InstantAccess bar.
2. Click the [Edit] button in the [Filter] window to show the [Edit Group] dialog box.
Group Name:
3. Click the [New] button.
4. In the [Outside Group] window, click the box to the left of the chart cell you want to add to the group to show a checkmark. (A context-sensitive menu with "Select all" and "Deselect all" functions is available by right-clicking the box to the left of
[Name], in either window.)
5. After you have selected the cells to add to the group, click the << button to move the names of the selected cells to the [Inside Group] window. If you want to remove a chart from the group, select it then click the >> button.
6. Click the [Save] button.
7. Enter a name for the group, using the keyboard on the Control Unit or software keyboard, then click the [OK] button.
8. Click the [Close] button to finish.
You can edit a group of chart cells from a group as follows:
1. In the Chart maintenance mode, click the [Manage Charts] button on the
InstantAccess bar to show the [Filter] window.
2. Click the [Edit] button.
3. At the item [Group Name], select the name of the group with the pull-down list.
4. In the [Inside Group] window, click the box to the left of the chart cell you want to remove from the group to show a checkmark. (A context-sensitive menu with "Select all" and "Deselect all" functions is available by right-clicking the box to the left of [Name].)
5. After you have selected the charts to remove to the group, click the >> button to remove the selected charts cells from the group.
6. Click the [Save] button to finish.
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You can delete group of chart cells as follows:
1. In the Chart maintenance mode, click the [Manage Charts] button on the
InstantAccess bar to show the [Filter] window.
2. Click the [Edit] button.
3. Select the name of the group with the pull-down list at the item [Group Name].
4. Click the [Remove] button.
5. Click the [OK] button.
6. Click the [Close] button.
In the Chart maintenance mode, click the [Manage Charts] button on the
InstantAccess bar to show the [Filter] window. Check [Group] then select the group to view from the pull-down list at [Group].
3.15.2
How to view status of chart cells
The [Cell Status] dialog box shows the status of the chart cells stored in the system.
To show this dialog box, get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [Cell Status] button on the InstantAccess bar.
• Type : Type of chart cell, ENC, C-MAP or ARCS.
• Chart Name : Chart name
• Data Server : The name of the data server where the chart was downloaded from.
• Edition/Issued Date : Edition no. and issued date of the chart cell.
• Update: Num/Date : No. and date of the update of the chart cell.
• Updated : [yes] is shown if the cell is up-to-date, [no] if the cell is not up-to-date.
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In the Chart maintenance mode, click the [Manage Charts] button on the
InstantAccess bar to display the dialog box shown below. Select the chart to open then click the [Open Chart] button.
3.17.1
How to print the chart list
1. In the Chart maintenance mode, click the [Manage Charts] button on the
InstantAccess bar to show the [Manage Charts] dialog box.
2. Check the charts to print.
3. On the [Filter] window, check the information to print.
4. Click the [Print List] button to print. (If you have selected more than 30 charts, the message "The number of pages is 1. Do you want to continue?." appears. Click the [OK] button to continue, or the [Cancel] button to escape.)
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Item
Ship Name
IMO Number
Call Sign
MMSI
Printing Date
Data Location
Filter
Status Summary
Description
Name of ship
Ship’s IMO number
Ship’s call sign
Ship’s MMSI number
Date list printed
Location of charts; normally “Internal”.
Settings of the items in the [Filter] window.
[yes]: charts with yes status/total number of charts
[no]: charts with no status/total number of charts
3.17.2
How to print the cell status list
1. In the Chart maintenance mode, click the [Cell Status] button on the
InstantAccess bar to show the [Cell Status] dialog box.
2. On the [Filter] window, check the information to print.
3. Check the charts to print on the [Cell Status] dialog box.
4. Click the [Print List] button to print. (If you have selected more than 30 charts, the message "The number of pages is 1 Do you want to continue?." appears. Click the [OK] button to continue, or the [Cancel] button to escape.)
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Item
Ship Name
IMO Number
Call Sign
MMSI
Printing Date
Filter
Status Summary
Description
Name of ship
Ship’s IMO number
Ship’s call sign
Ship’s MMSI number
Date list printed
Settings of the items in the [Filter] window.
[yes]: charts with yes status/total number of charts
[no]: charts with no status/total number of charts
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If you are going to delete all charts, turn off chart synchronization and delete charts from each processor unit.
1. Click the [Manage Charts] button to show the [Manage Charts] dialog box.
2. Click the block to the left of a chart to show a checkmark. (A context-sensitive menu with "Select all" and "Deselect all" functions is available by right-clicking the block to the left of "Type".)
3. After selecting the chart(s) to delete, click the [Delete Charts] button.
4. Reset the power.
You should read the text file associated with each catalog, which you can view when installing a chart from a medium. Click the [Note] button in the [Manage Charts] dialog box. You can print a hard copy with the [Print Text] button.
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The electronic chart system can display more than one ENC chart cell at a time. This feature is called multi-cell display. If one ENC chart cell does not cover the whole display, the system opens more ENC chart cells for display, if appropriate cells for the displayed area are available. The Own ship functions box shows information about
ENC chart cells displayed on the electronic chart display area. When automatic TM reset is active, the information is displayed with reference to your ship's position. If TM reset is OFF, the information is displayed with reference to current cursor position.
ENC info appears here.
Chart type indication
No indication (Official ENC chart)
“Non-ENC data” (Unofficial ENC chart, indication in yellow)
“ENC data available” (Currently, RNC chart is in use, but
ENC material is available. Indication shown in yellow.)
Manual update may include deleting an already existing object, modifying a position or other characteristics of an already existing object or inserting of a new object. In this system, manual updates are stored in a common database.
Mariners cannot permanently remove any of the official objects from the chart display.
If a mariner needs to make obsolete any of the official objects he “deletes” them. Then, in practice, the deleted objects are still visible, but a diagonal line on the object indicates it is a deleted object.
However, a mariner can remove objects that he has inserted himself.
Note that the manual updates have no automatic connection to any automatic update received later for charts. If a manual update itself became obsolete, because the official chart has been updated to include the update defined as a manual update, the mariner must himself delete the obsolete manual update in question.
The system records complete usage of manual updates. All deletions, modifications and insertions are recorded and time stamped. If the mariner wishes to see what kind of manual updates he had in the past, for example, two weeks ago, he uses Update
History to specify the relevant date range. For information on how to set Display date
and Approved until dates, see section 5.2.3.
Note: Do not manually update charts while charts are being synchronized. Wait until synchronization is completed.
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3.21.1
How to insert update symbols
An update symbol can be added as shown in the procedure below.
Note 1: If the system freezes when updating the drawing type [area], reset the power.
Note 2: An update symbol that straddles the international date line cannot be edited.
In this case, insert the same symbol on each side of the line.
Note 3: Do not do manual updating during chart synchronizing. Do the updating after the completion of synchronizing or do the updating where the chart is installed.
1. Go to the Voyage navigation mode.
2. Click the [Manual Update] button on the InstantAccess bar to open the [Manual
Update] dialog box.
3. Click the [Planning] tab.
4. Click the [Add] button.
Note: This window can also be shown from the context-sensitive menu. Right-click the display area then select [Manual Update] and [Add New].
5. Use the [Drawing Type] pull-down list to select drawing type: point, line or area.
6. Click desired object.
7. Put the cursor on the location where to insert the symbol then left click. The [Manual Update] dialog box shows:
- Object
- Drawing type
- Display until date*
* Set as desired; default setting is three months from date of entry.
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8. You can add a comment related to a manual update object in the [Description] box.
9. To add textual information to an attribute, select the attribute from the [Attributes] window then add text in the [Edit Attribute’s Value] window.
10. Click the [Commit] button to add all selected objects to the chart.
Note: A manual update object is displayed until the Display until date entered for it has passed. If the object remains on the screen after the Display Until date has passed, do some operation on the screen to refresh the screen to erase the object.
3.21.2
How to delete update symbols
Manually entered update symbols cannot be deleted until the “Display Until” date arrives or is changed. However, you can mark the symbol to indicate that it can be ignored.
1. Put the cursor on the symbol then right click to show the context-sensitive menu.
2. Select [Manual Update] and [Delete].
The symbol is marked with a diagonal line.
Note: A symbol can also be deleted from the [Manual Update] dialog box. Follow
steps 1 and 2 in section 3.21.1, click the [List] tab, select the symbol to delete then
click the [Delete] button.
3.21.3
How to modify existing update symbols
The position, Display until date and description of an update symbol can be modified.
A symbol that is marked as “deleted” cannot be modified.
1. Follow steps 1-2 in section 3.21.1 to display the [Manual Update] dialog box.
2. Click the [List] tab.
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3. Select the object to modify then click the [Modify] button. The [Planning] dialog box appears.
4. Modify the object referring to steps 8 and 9 in section 3.21.1.
5. Click the [Commit] button.
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This section shows you how to synchronize chart data between FMD-3xx0, FAR-2xx9 and FCR-2xx9 units, so that all units share the same chart data. Synchronization can
be done automatically or manually (see section 3.22.2), however all units selected for
synchronization must be powered to complete the synchronization. Synchronization includes the following actions:
• Synchronize public keys
• Synchronize chart permits and licenses
• Synchronize chart data
• Synchronize manual updates
Note 1: Before synchronizing chart data, confirm that all units selected for synchronization are powered. (Do not turn off a unit during synchronizing.) If a unit is turned off during the synchronizing, do the following on the unit which contains the medium:
• Open the [Sync Status] dialog box then click the [Disable Sync] button to disable synchronization. Power all units registered for synchronization, then click the [Urge
Sync] button on the [Sync Status] dialog box on the unit containing the media to forcibly synchronize.
• Make a group of all the units currently powered, referring to section 3.22.1, and reg-
ister the group with [Grouped with This Unit]. Reset the power on all units selected for synchronization.
Note 2: C-MAP charts are not automatically synchronized. C-MAP charts are only synchronized immediately after installing or updating the C-MAP database. If the system has several FMDs, make a group of associated units before you install C-MAP charts.
3.22.1
How to select the units to synchronize
Do as follows to select the units to synchronize.
1. Get into the Chart maintenance mode. On the InstantAccess bar, click [System] followed by [Sync Config] to show the [Sync Config] dialog box.
[Grouped with This Unit] : This window shows the units currently selected for synchronization.
[Not Synchronize with This Unit] : This windows shows the units not selected for synchronization.
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2.
To select a unit for synchronization : Put a checkmark next to the unit’s name in the [Not Synchronize with This Unit] window then click the << button. That unit’s name is moved to the [Grouped with This Unit] window.
To deselect a unit from synchronization : Put a checkmark next to the unit’s name in the [Grouped with This Unit] window then click the >> button. That unit’s name is moved to the [Not Synchronize with This Unit] window.
To deselect all units, click the [Reset All] button.
3. Click the [Save] button to finish.
4. Restart the power on applicable units to apply synchronization configuration changes.
3.22.2
How to check synchronization status
You can check chart synchronization status on the [Sync Status] dialog box. Chart synchronization operations also are available from this dialog box. Normally, chart synchronization is done automatically, according to the sync settings on the [Sync Config] dialog box.
Use the [Sync Status] dialog box to manually synchronize chart data when there is network failure, for example.
Get into the Chart maintenance mode. On the InstantAccess bar, click [System] followed by [Sync Status] to show the [Sync Status] dialog box.
[Current Status] : Displays current synchronization status. The table below shows all the synchronization status messages.
Sync status disabled must receive must send none
Meaning
Synchronization is disabled.
This ECDIS will receive chart data from another FMD-3xx0, FAR-
3xx0, or FCR-2xx9.
This ECDIS will send chart data to another FMD-3xx0, FAR-3xx0, or FCR-2xx9.
No synchronization task ready.
[Update] button: Click this button to update [Current Status].
[Enable Sync] button: Enables synchronization. You are asked, "Do you want to enable sync?" Click the [OK] button to enable synchronization. Synchronization is always enabled when ECDIS starts. A progress bar indicates progress in synchronization. The bar is erased within five minutes after completion of synchronization.
[Disable Sync] button: Disables synchronization function temporarily. Use this feature to enable chart administration in case of network failure, for example. You are asked, "Do you want to disable sync?" Click the [OK] button to temporarily disable synchronization.
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Note 1 : In normal operation do not disable synchronization. If you accidentally disable synchronization, try to synchronize by clicking the [Enable Sync] button. If that does not work, reset the power of all units selected for synchronization then click the [Urge
Sync] button to synchronize.
Note 2 : With synchronization disabled, the message "Synchronization disabled" may appear twice when installing a license. This does not affect installation of a license.
[Urge Sync] button: Does immediate synchronization. You are asked, "Chart data in other units will be overwritten by this unit. Do you wish to continue?" Click the [OK] button to synchronize. If synchronization is not successful, restart applicable units and try again.
[Reset Status] button: Reset synchronization status to recover from synchronization status conflict. You are asked, "Do you want to reset sync status? This unit may be synchronized from the other unit." Click the [OK] button to reset.
3.22.3
Manual updates and synchronization
If you are synchronizing multiple FMD-3xx0 units (or FAR-3xx0, FCR-2xx9) while manual updating is being done on one of the units, the message “File not found” may appear, meaning the manual update data was deleted. if this occurs, follow the procedure below to synchronize the units mentioned above. The procedure uses ECD001 and ECD002 as an example.
1. At the ECD001, get into the Chart maintenance mode, then click [System] and
[Sync Config] on the InstantAccess bar.
2. Add ECD002 to [Grouped with This Unit] then click the [Save] button.
3. Reset the power on the ECD001 and ECD002.
4. At the ECD001, get into the Chart maintenance mode, then click the [System] and
[Sync Status] buttons on InstantAccess bar to show the [Sync Status] dialog box.
5. Click the [Urge Sync] button to synchronize charts between ECD001 and
ECD002.
6. To confirm synchronization, do as follows:
1) At the ECD001, get into the Voyage navigation mode then click the Manual
Update button on the Instant Access bar.
2) Click the [Planning] tab followed by the [Add] button.
3) Insert an object at the ECD001.
4) At the ECD002, move the cursor or change the chart scale. Confirm that the chart is updated.
If you unintentionally installed outdated SENC charts, you can reconvert those charts to the latest SENC charts. Get into the Chart maintenance mode, click the [System] and [Reconvert] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to reconvert all your SENC charts.
Note: All manual updates are removed in the reconversion.
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This chapter provides the information necessary for controlling chart features.
You can view your charts using different positions and different scales. The basic tools for browsing charts are the RANGE key, chart offcenter, and scroll.
RANGE - and RANGE + change the chart scale. (The scrollwheel also can change the chart scale. Spin to change.) If true motion reset is active, ZOOM IN and ZOOM
OUT keep the relative position of your ship with respect to the display. If true motion reset is off, ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT keep the relative position pointed by the cursor with respect to the display. The system automatically chooses next larger or smaller scale. If a chart with larger compilation scale is available at your current viewing position, the message "Larger Scale ENC Available" appears.
The own ship position can be easily relocated to the screen center in the Navigation voyage and Navigation planning modes. Further, in the Navigation voyage mode, the own ship position can be put at the cursor position.
To move the own ship mark to the screen center , put the cursor in the chart area and right click [Ship on center]. To move the own ship mark to a location , right-click the position on the chart where to put the own ship mark then right click [Ship off center].
([Ship off center] is not available in the Voyage planning mode.)
To scroll your chart , simply drag and drop.
The [Chart Display] menu has several pages of chart features that you may show or hide as appropriate. To display this menu, click the [DISP], [SET] and [Chart DISP] menu on the InstantAccess bar.
4.2.1
How to set value for shallow contour, safety depth, safety contour and deep contour
You can set values for Shallow Contour, Safety Depth, Safety Contour and Deep Contour, on the [Chart Alert] dialog box (sequence: [DISP], [SET], [Chart Alert]). Colors used for depth presentation on the electronic chart are controlled by setting values for
Shallow Contour, Safety Depth, Safety Contour and Deep Contour. Soundings on the electronic chart, which are equal to or less than the value of Safety Depth, are highlighted. See the illustrations on the next page for multi-color presentation and two-color presentation. Selection of multi- and two-color presentations can be done by selecting from the list box of "Depths" on the [Chart] page of [Basic Setting] menu.
Note: The shallow contour cannot be set higher than the safety contour.
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Chart zero
Shallow contour
Safety contour (input value)
Safety contour (exisiting in ENC)
Deep contour
Non-navigable area Navigable area
In the multi-color presentation four colors are used for depths. If the value entered as the safety contour does not exist in the electronic chart, the system automatically selects the next available deeper depth contour as the safety contour. For example, the input value is 8 m, but there is no 8 m depth contour in the electronic chart. Then, the system automatically selects the next available deeper depth contour (10 m) as the safety contour. The depth contour value of 10 m is used as the safety contour in the electronic chart.
The shallow contour shows visual color change inside an unsafe water area. An unsafe water area is all areas shallower than the "safety contour". Set the value for the shallow contour less than the value of the safety contour.
Chart zero
Shallow contour
Safety contour (input value)
Safety contour (exisiting in ENC)
Deep contour
Non-navigable area Navigable area
In the two-color presentation, unsafe water is shown in blue and safe water is shown in white. The safety contour is used to qualify unsafe water (depth shallower than safety contour) and safe water (depths deeper than safety contour).
If the value entered as the safety contour does not exist in the electronic chart, the system automatically selects the next deeper available depth contour as the safety contour, the same as with the multi-color presentation.
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4.2.2
Basic Setting menu
To display this menu, click [DISP], [SET] and [Basic Setting] on the InstantAccess bar.
Symbols : Select how to display chart symbols. The options are [Simplified] and [Paper Chart]. Simplified : The shape of symbols is of modern design and the sea mark symbols are filled in a color. Paper Chart : The shape of symbols imitates traditional symbols used in paper charts.
Depths : Set how to display different depth zones on the chart display.
Boundaries : Set how to display boundaries of some chart features. The options are
[Plain] and [Symbolized]. Plain: The line styles are limited to plain solid and dashed lines. Symbolized: Some of the line styles use symbols to highlight the purpose of a line.
Paper Chart: The shape of symbols imitates traditional symbols used in paper charts.
Depths: Set how to display different depth zones on the chart display. The choices are [Two Color] or [Multi Color]. Two Color uses only two colors, deeper than safety contour and shallower than safety contour. Multi Color uses four different colors for contours:
(1) Deeper than user-chosen deep contour, (2) Between deep contour and user-chosen safety contour, (3) Between safety contour and user-chosen shallow water contour, and (4) Between shallow water contour and coastline.
Light Sectors : Set how to display light sectors. The options are [Limited] and[ Full].
Limited: The length of a light sector is fixed at 25 mm independently of the displayed scale.
Full : The length of a light sector represents its nominal range as defined by the chart producer.
Light Popup : Show or hide light sectors information.
[ON] provides light sector information (including length of arc of visibility) when the cursor is put on a light or light sector.
Shallow Pattern : Set how to display shallow water area. The options are: [None] and [Diamond]. None :
Shallow water areas are not shown. Diamond : Provided to distinguish shallow water at night.
Shallow Hazard : Show or hide the shallow hazard symbols ( ).
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TM Reset: In the true motion mode, own ship moves until it reaches the true motion reset borderline (set here), and then it jumps back to an opposite position on screen based on its course. Set the limit for TM reset (in percentage). For example, “80” resets the position when the own ship marker is at a location which is 80% of the range.
4.2.3
Chart Display menu
To access this menu and its pages, click [DISP], [SET] and [Chart DISP] on the
InstantAccess bar then open the [Standard], [Other] or [NtoM] page as appropriate.
The [Standard] page contains chart features defined by IMO that comprise a standard display. You can recall the standard display at any time in a single action; click the
[STD DISP] button on the Status bar to get the standard display.
The [Other] page contains chart features for which you can control visibility and that are not part of IMO-defined standard display.
The [NtoM] page controls the Notice to Mariners information, for both ENC and Jeppensen C-MAP charts.
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Note: To use the Info request feature, which provides information for cursor-chosen chart feature, the associated chart feature must be turned on from the [Standard],
[Other] or [NtoM] page.
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4.2.4
Display base
A subset of chart features is called the “display base”. As required by IMO, these features cannot be made invisible. To get the display base, uncheck all items on the
[Standard] and [Other] pages in the [Chart Display] menu.
The display base consists of the following chart features:
• Coastline (high water)
• Own ship's safety contour, which is chosen by the user
• Indication of isolated underwater dangers of depths less than the safety contour that lie within the safe waters defined by the safety contour
• Indication of isolated dangers that lie within the safe water defined by the safety contour such as bridges, overhead wires, etc., and including buoys and beacons whether or not these are being used as aids to navigation.
• Traffic routine systems
• Scale, range, orientation and display mode
• Units of depth and height
Control of symbols and features is divided into five pages in the [Symbol Display] menu, which you can access by clicking the [DISP], [SET] and [Symb DISP] buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
[General] page: Controls own ship and target related items.
[Tracking] page: Controls past tracks and some other features.
[Route] page: Controls planned and monitored route.
[Mariner] page: Controls user charts.
[Targets] page: Controls TT and AIS targets.
The user can define settings for chart details that are displayed over the chart area.
4.3.1
General page
Own Ship Limit = 6 mm
AIS Limit = 7.5 mm
Ship Outlines: Select OFF or ON to show minimized or scaled symbol, respectively.
AIS Outlines: Select OFF or ON to show AIS targets in same size or scaled symbol, respectively.
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True outlines shown if: If the length or width of the own ship mark is greater than 6.0 mm, the own ship mark is shown with the true scale symbol. Select [Length] or [Width].
The right illustration in the figure below shows own ship mark and AIS targets with scaled symbols. The left illustrations shows own ship mark and AIS targets with point symbols. AIS targets are displayed as true scale symbol if the displayed chart scale is larger than set with "Outlines" limit (length>6.0 mm) on the [General] page in the [Symbol Display] menu and your own ship are displayed as true symbol scale if the size of the true scale symbol is larger than 7.5 mm on the chart display.
Ship Vectors : Show or hide own ship vector.
Target Vectors : Show or hide target vectors.
Style : Select the vector style. The [std ECDIS] vector is a speed-referenced vector symbol. [Conventional] is a simplified symbol.
Time Increments : Check to show ticks of velocity vector. This controls both own ship and targets ticks. If ticks are too tightly spaced, they will be automatically removed from the display, until spacing between ticks is sufficient to distinguish them separately. This depends on display scale and speed of vessel and target.
Path Predictor : Check to show the path predictor. The path predictor is a single dashed line originating at the CCRP and drawn at a length to represent the distance and path own ship will travel over the ground in the user-selected time interval for own ship speed vector.
Radar Antenna : Check to mark position of radar antenna (with "x”).
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Tracking page
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CCRP: Check to plot own ship’s track with CCRP position as reference.
Primary: Check to plot own ship's track with position fed from sensor with highest priority.
Secondary: Check to plot own ship's track with position fed from sensor with 2nd highest priority.
Pivot: Check to plot own ship's track with own ship’s pivot position as reference.
Style: Select time stamp position for past track (indicated by Tick or Point).
Length: Select length of past track.
Labels: Select label interval.
Events marks are based on the [Voyage] log records.
User Events: Display event symbols on the chart. User events are recorded by clicking [Record], [Event Log] and [User Event] on the InstantAccess bar.
Auto Events: Display automatically entered event symbols, where the system has recorded an event based on conditions you have set.
Position Events: Display the latitude and longitude of an event, recorded by clicking
[Record], [Event Log] and [POSN Event] on the InstantAccess bar.
Note 1: A MOB event is visible always.
Note 2: You can choose the period of time to display events, from the [Show] list box.
[Newer than 12 hours], [Newer than 24 hours], [Newer than 1 week], [Newer than 2 weeks], [Newer than 1 month], [Newer than 3 months], or [All].
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4.3.3
Route page
The [Route] page selects the route parts of the monitored and planned routes to show on the ECDIS.
Channel Limit : The distance from the centerline to one side of the nav lane.
Safety Margin : The distance from one side of the channel limit to the safety margin distance.
Leg Mark : Indications of waypoint no. and range and bearing to next waypoint. ( True : Reference to North;
Relative : Reference to heading)
Wheel Over Line : The location where the ship turns toward new course.
WPT1
124.8°
0.8NM
Wheel over line
4.3.4
Mariner page
WPT2
87.9°
1.2NM
Leg mark
Channel limit
WPT3
Safety margin
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Labels : Check to show labels on user charts.
Lines : Check to show lines on user charts.
Clearing Lines : Check to show clearing lines (for marking dangerous areas) on user charts.
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Tidals: Check to show tidal symbols and tidal data on user charts.
Areas: Check to show areas on the user charts.
Circles : Check to show circles on user charts.
Density : Set the degree of transparency for the user chart objects. Color fill for the areas can be chosen as transparent from 0%, 25%, 50% or 75%. Select [0%] to show only boundary lines.
Display user chart symbol name : Check to display on the chart the name entered for a user chart symbol in the [Name] column of the [User Chart] dialog box. Effective for the circle and area symbols only. Names are shown in both the Voyage planning and Voyage navigation modes. See the figure below for examples.
Name as entered in [Name] column.
Reef
Wreck
NAVTEX : Check to put the Navtex symbol ( ) at the position of the ship from which you have received a Navtex message. (Navtex receiver must be enabled during installation.)
4.3.5
Targets page
Color : Select color of target (TT and AIS, common) from the list box .
TT Size : Select symbol size for tracked targets, Standard or Small.
AIS ROT TAG Limit : Show target turning direction.
TT Label : Show or hide the TT label (target no.).
AIS Label : Show or hide the AIS label (ship’s name).
TT Pop-up INFO : Show or hide the TT pop-up, which is shown by right-clicking a TT.
AIS Pop-up INFO : Show or hide the AIS pop-up, which is shown by right-clicking an
AIS target.
TT(04)
COG: 235.0°T
SOG: 6.1kn
CPA: 0.23NM
TCPA: -10:18
NAME VOYA...
COG: 324.0°T
SOG: 8.1kn
CPA: 0.12NM
TCPA: -19:18
TT pop-up info AIS pop-up info
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TT Points: Select the number of TT past position points to display.
AIS Points : Select the number of AIS past position points to display.
Style : Select style of presentation of target's past position.
There are three sets of predefined chart display settings that can be used to display charts with certain chart features. The predefined chart display settings are
• IMO BASE
• IMO STD(STANDARD)
• IMO ALL
When the chart settings are changed. the following settings changes are also applied to each page of the [Chart Display] menu.
IMO Base
[Chart Display] menu
[Standard] page [Other] page [NtoM] page
All items are unchecked. All items are unchecked. No change to settins.
IMO Standard All items are checked.
IMO All All items are checked.
All items are checked.
All items are checked.
You can change the chart display setting in use with the [Chart database] button on the Status bar.
[Chart database] button
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Theoretically a chart can be coded for use on a computer as a vector chart. Vectorcoded charts are coded using a variety of techniques. One technique is called S57ed3 and it has been chosen by IMO as the only alternative for SOLAS compliant electronic charts. If an S57ed3-coded chart is published by a government-authorized Hydrographic Office, then it is called "ENC". You can read more about ENC and related legal issues in this chapter. Hereafter, all references to vector chart material are referred to as "S57 charts" regardless of their source.
Sometimes you may wish to manually add Notices to Mariners or Navtex warnings into your S57 charts. This is called "manual updates". Also, manual updates are valid for all scales so that you don't need to repeat them for charts published in different scales from the same area.
An ENC chart is encrypted to prevent unauthorized use so the user needs a permit to view the ENC. This permit could be entered manually from the Control Unit, loaded from a USB flash memory.
Any new ENC must be loaded into the system. Some parts of the charts may be date dependent, i.e., they are visible after a set date or they are visible only for a limited period, etc. In the electronic chart system, you control all date-dependent objects with
Display date and Approved until dates. In the paper chart world, the Preliminary and
Temporary Notices to Mariners represent the date dependency described above for
S57 charts.
An important part of ENCs are the updates. Hydrographic Offices can issue two kinds of updates:
1. Incremental updates, which are small additions to original base cells.
2. Reissues and new editions, which are complete replacements of previous base cells and their updates.
All updates are date stamped and they may also contain date-dependent parts. You control usage of updates in the electronic chart system from Display date and Approved until dates. Using Display date and Approved until dates, you can view your charts correctly drawn on any date in the past or in the future.
Chart material is stored in media such as DVD ROM, CD ROMs and USB flash memory or electronically through from LAN (Local Area Network) in which it could have arrived in DVD ROMs, CD ROMs or USB memories. Such material can contain only basic cells, cells and updates or only updates. The electronic chart system contains as standard the software required to access a medium.
Each S57 chart may contain additional links to textual descriptions or pictures, besides the chart itself. Typically additional textual descriptions and pictures contain important sailing directions, tidal tables and other traditional paper chart features that do not have any other method to be included into the S57 chart. This system copies these textual descriptions and pictures into its SSD so the user may cursor-pick them for viewing purposes.
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5.1.1
Definitions of terms
Cell
S57 chart A database, standardized as to content, structure and format, is issued for use with this system without any authority of government-authorized Hydrographic Office.
ENC A database, standardized as to content, structure and format, is issued for use with this system on the authority of government-authorized Hydrographic Offices. The ENC contains all the chart information necessary for safe navigation and may contain supplementary information in addition to that contained in the paper chart (e.g., sailing directions) that may be considered necessary for safe navigation. The name of the coding standard for
ENC is S57ed3.
SENC
A cell is a geographical area containing ENC data and it is the smallest division of ENC data. Each cell has a separate unique name. Hydrographic
Offices divide their responsibility area by the cells that they publish.
A database resulting from the transformation of the ENC by the system for appropriate use, updates to the ENC by appropriate means, and other data added by the mariner. It is this database that is actually accessed by the system for display and other navigational functions. The SENC may also contain information from other sources.
5.1.2
Chart legend for S57 charts
The chart legend provides various data about the chart currently displayed. To find info for current position, turn on TM reset, then click the [Chart INFO] button on the
InstantAccess bar followed by the [Chart Legend] button, in the Voyage planning mode or Voyage navigation mode. To find info for a specific location, put the cursor on the location then right-click and select [Chart Legend]. The figure below shows the
Chart Legend display for a specific location. Click the Close button to close the display.
This system is capable of showing more than one S57 chart at a time. This feature is called the multi-chart display. If one S57 chart does not cover the whole display, the system will open more S57 chart cells for display, if appropriate cells for the displayed area are available. The chart legend shows information about S57 charts displayed on the electronic chart display area.
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Name : Name of chart.
Source : Source of chart.
Edition : Edition number of the chart.
Edition Date : Date the edition was published.
Update Number : Update number
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Update Date : Date of update
Compilation Scale : The scale of the original paper chart is shown here.
Projection : Projection of current chart.
Horizontal Datum : Horizontal datum used with current chart.
Sounding Datum : Datum used to create sounding data.
Vertical Datum : Vertical datum used with current chart.
Units of Depth : Unit of depth used with current chart.
Units of Height : Unit of measurement used to measure height of objects above sea level.
Magnetic Variation : Amount of magnetic variation. A positive value indicates a change in an easterly direction and a negative value indicates a change in a westerly direction.
Quality Indication : Quantitative estimate of the accuracy of chart features, given by the chart producer.
5.1.3
Permanent warnings for S57 charts
Permanent warnings help you keep the S57 charts up-to-date and these are shown at the bottom of the screen. Permanent warnings appear if the system detects a condition that may cause a chart to be not up-to-date.
Message
Display date is not current
ENC: permits have expired
ENC: Product list not up to date
ENC: AIO product list not up to date
No connection to dongle
Meaning, Remedy
Display date is not the current date. Set
Display date and Approved until date to the current date.
You have an expired permit for a chart. Remove the chart or renew subscription for the permit.
The product list is not up to date. Chart(s) is older than 30 days from its publication date. Load up-to-date chart(s).
The product list is not up to date. AIO data is older than 30 days from its publication date. Load up-to-date AIO data.
The dongle is not inserted or not recognized. Insert the dongle to erase the message.
At least one chart is not up to date. Load updated material.
Not up to date (SSE 27): XXXXXXXX
(Chart name appears at location of Xs.)
Permit expired (SSE 25): XXXXXXXX
(Chart name appears at location of Xs.)
You have an expired permit for a chart. Remove the chart or renew subscription for the permit.
Note: The system can assist in keeping RENC-received charts up-to-date. For charts that have been loaded from sources other than an RENC, the system is unable to know the exact up-to-date situation.
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5.2.1
Introduction
S57 charts contain date-dependent features. Updating in general, including reissues, new editions and updates, creates date dependency. In addition to the obvious date dependency, some features of the S57 charts create additional date dependency.
These features include "Date Start", "Date End", "Seasonal date start" and "Seasonal date end". Hydrographic Offices use these features to publish Temporary and Preliminary Notices to Mariners, as their paper chart equivalent updates are called. "Seasonal date start" and "Seasonal date end" are used for seasonal chart features such as summer-only sea marks, seasonal yacht race areas, etc.
You can efficiently use chart viewing date dependency in order to use the valid data for any given date applicable for your navigation or planning purposes. For example, you can check for existence of changes and restrictions weeks before they became valid. Date dependency is a part of the new electronic method to keep your chart upto-date and valid for your intended use. Normally you should set Display date and Approved until once per week to keep your chart up-to-date.
5.2.2
How to approve and highlight S57 chart updates
Before you approve updates, you can display (highlight) updates that are included into
S57 charts. Normally you have selected for automatic after the SENC conversion. In this case, after all the SENC conversions have been finished, all updates are automatically highlighted and you can view and approve them after viewing. See the next section for how to set Display date and Approved until dates.
If you want to review updates after the initial approval of the updates do the following:
1. Use [Approved until] to set the begin date for the update highlight. See the next section.
2. Use [Display date] to set the end date for the update highlight. See the next section.
3. Review the changes. Added features are highlighted with orange circles. Removed features are highlighted with orange slashes. Changed features are highlighted with both orange circles and slashes.
4. After reviewing, set [Approved until] and [Display date] back to the current system date.
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5.2.3
How to set Display date and Approved until dates
Click the [Chart INFO] and [Viewing Dates] button on the InstantAccess bar to show the [Viewing Date] dialog box. Set desired dates then click the [Close] button.
5.2.4
About chart viewing date dependency of S57 standard
Study the example below to understand the behavior of updates relative to date.
Update 3
Update 2
Update 1
Base cell
Date
1 2 3 4
The figure above shows how updates are dependent Chart viewing dates set in Display/Approved date settings by user. Actions 1 to 4 areas as follows:
1. Base cell including three updates is converted into SENC. Display date is set as current date of the system. Approve date has to be set to current date.
2. The date in which update 1 was issued. Display and Approved dates have to be set to correct date in order to see the chart with update 1.
3. The date in which update 2 was issued. Display and Approved dates have to be set to correct date in order to see the chart with update 1 and update 2.
4. The date in which update 3 was issued. Display and Approve dates have to be set to correct date in order to see the chart with update 1, update 2 and update 3.
Note 1: In order to display charts with correct updated situation, always use current date during your voyage. If your voyage lasts more than one week, set current date at least once per week during your voyage.
Note 2: In order to display charts with correct updated situation during route planning, always use planned date of each waypoint to check your plan.
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You can familiarize yourself with the symbology used by browsing IHO Chart 1, which is included in this system. Note that it behaves as any S57 chart and it follows your
1. Click the [Chart INFO] and [Chart 1] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to show to the [ECDIS Chart 1] menu, shown below.
2. Click a chart feature to show detailed information about the feature. Click [Overview] to show a compilation of all features, shown below.
ECDIS Chart 1 menu
5.3.1
Presentation library used for S57 chart features
The system uses the official IHO presentation library to draw S57 charts.
When this manual was published the official presentation library was "pslb03_4.dai", known as "Official IHO presentation library for system Ed 3 revision 1, Edition: 3.4".
The ability to cursor-pick an object to find additional information about the object is an important function of the system. However, an unprocessed cursor pick, which does not discriminate or interpret and merely dumps on the interface panel all the information available at that point on the display, will normally result in pages of unsorted and barely intelligible attribute information.
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1. Get into the Voyage navigation mode or Voyage planning mode then right-click an object to show the context-sensitive menu. (The menu shown below appears in the Voyage navigation mode.)
Ship off center
Object INFO
Chart Legend
Manual Update
New Divider
2. Click [Object INFO] to show the [Select Object] dialog box.
3. Click the object for which you want to know its details then click the [OK] button.
Note: If another window is active, the preview window may be partially obscured by that window. Move the window to display the entire preview.
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The Admiralty Information Overlay includes all Admiralty Temporary and Preliminary
Notices to Mariners (T&P NMs) and provides additional navigationally significant information from UKHO's ENC validation programme. The AIO is displayed as a single layer on top of the basic ENC and is available free of charge as part of the Admiralty
S57 Chart Service and within Admiralty Value Added Resellers' services.
The AIO has been developed to ensure mariners can simply view the information they need - in addition to the standard chart - to navigate safely and compliantly. By clearly showing where important Temporary or Preliminary changes may impact a voyage, the Admiralty Information Overlay will give seafarers the same consistent picture of the maritime environment on their charts as they have always had.
The AIO license is free of charge for AVCS license holders.
5.5.1
Installation
Installation is the same as that for the ENC chart. See section 3.2.
5.5.2
How to display the AIO
On the InstantAccess bar, click the [DISP], [NtoM], [AIO] and [ALL] buttons to show the AIO. To hide the AIO, click the [DISP], [NtoM], [AIO] and [OFF] buttons.
The area(s) that contain temporary or preliminary changes are marked with a hatched red rectangle.
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5.5.3
Catalog of AIO cells
A catalog of AIO (NtoM) cells is maintained in the [Manage Charts] dialog box. To show this box, get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [Manage Charts] button on the InstantAccess bar. The AIO cell is GB800001.
NtoM yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
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5.5.4
How to find AIO chart object information
Do the following to find chart object information contained in the AIO.
1. Right click a red hatched area in the chart area, then select [Object INFO] to show the [Select Object] dialog box.
2. Click [Preliminary Notice] in the dialog box to show the [Chart object] dialog box.
The [Chart object] dialog box shows the following information:
• Cell (name)
• Drawing type (Preliminary Notice, Temporary Notice)
• Category (AIO)
• The preview box provides a scaled-down image of the area selected. Click the image to enlarge it.
• The [Attribute] window shows the attributes for the AIO area selected. To find information about an attribute, click it to show its information in the [Description] box.
Information : Description of area (for example, danger area).
Object name : Object name (number)
Pictorial representation : Associated diagram when applicable.
ENC affected : ENC affected by the NM
Textual description : Full text of the Notice to Mariners (NM) appears below [ENC
Affected].
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5.5.5
How to select the information to display
Select what type of notices to display as follows:
1. Click the [DISP], [SET] and [Chart DISP] buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
2. Click the [NtoM] tab.
3. In the [AIO] window, check the items to display.
4. Click the [Save] button to save settings then click the [Close] button to close the menu.
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Approximately 2,700 ARCS charts are available on 11 chart CD-ROMs, covering the world's major trading routes and ports. Regionally based chart CD-ROMs RC1 to
RC10 contain standard BA navigation charts, while RC11 contains ocean charts at scales of 1:3,500,000 and smaller. ARCS charts are facsimile copies of BA paper charts, and as such share a common numbering system. New editions and new charts for ARCS and BA paper charts are issued simultaneously. They are supplied on each
Weekly Update CD-ROM until incorporated into the chart CD-ROMs at the next issue.
Occasionally, it is necessary to issue new charts in advance of their intended date of validity, for example a change in regulations commencing on a future date. In such cases the current chart will co-exist with the new chart until the date of implementation, the earlier chart having the suffix "X" after the chart number. The system will allow access to both charts for the period of overlap by issue of new chart permits.
Sometimes you may wish to manually add Notices to Mariners or Navtex warnings into your ARCS charts. In this system this is called Manual Updates. Manual updates are valid for both ARCS and S57 charts so that you need to define them only once. Further, manual updates are valid for all scales so that you don't need to repeat them for charts published in different scales from the same area.
6.1.1
Chart legend of ARCS chart
The chart legend provides various data about the chart currently displayed. To find info for current position, turn on RM reset, then click the [Chart INFO] button on the
InstantAccess bar followed by the [Chart Legend] button, in the Voyage planing mode or Voyage navigation mode. To find info for a specific location, put the cursor on the location then right-click and select [Chart Legend]. Click the Close button to close the display.
Chart Legend
Name: Name of the chart.
Title: Title of the chart.
Source: Source of the chart.
Edition Date: Date when the chart was issued.
Update Date: Issue date of Update CD-ROM used to update the system
Latest NM: Date of the latest Notice to Mariners included in the chart.
Compilation Scale: The scale of the original paper chart is shown here.
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Projection: Projection of current chart.
Horizontal Datum: Horizontal datum used with current chart.
WGS 84 Shift: Datum shift between local datum and WGS-84 datum is known (=Defined), unknown, operator defined (=Undefined) or shift is known only some parts of chart (=Partially defined).
Sounding Datum : Datum used to create sounding data.
Height Datum: Vertical datum for objects located above sea.
Units of Depth : Unit of depth used with current chart.
Units of Height: Unit of measurement used to measure height of objects above sea level.
[T&P Notice] , [Details] and [Warnings] buttons: See the descriptions below.
T&P Notices are also known as Temporary and Preliminary Notices to Mariners and they provide chart information that does not warrant permanent chart correction. To show the T&P Notices, click the [T&P Notice] button on the [Chart Legend] dialog box.
Click the [Details] button on the [Chart Legend] dialog box to show detailed information about current chart.
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Panels : Selects desired inset (Panel) from the combo box. This works in conjunction with [Notes].
Notes : Select desired Notes from drop-down list then click the [Show Notes] button to display the Notes.
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There could be warnings not included in Notices to Mariners. British Admiralty may release textual warnings for any chart and they are available here. Click the [Warnings] button to display the [Warnings] window.
If there are the different insets with the same position, the operator can select preferred inset, which displays your ship's position.
1. In the Voyage navigation mode or the Voyage planning mode, put the cursor at the desired location in the chart area, then right click to select [Chart Legend] to show the [Chart Legend] dialog box. If the own ship mark is at the screen center, the Chart Legend dialog box may be displayed by clicking
[Chart INFO] and [Chart Legend] on the InstantAccess bar.
2. Click the [Details] button.
3. Select desired inset from the [Panels] drop-down list.
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The operator can select a desired item from the combo box in the [ARCS Details] dialog box in order to view notes for that item. Select an item on the [Notes] combo box then click the [Show Notes] button to show the notes for the selected item.
A Source Data Diagram (SDD) consists of two parts: a graphic showing the areas covered by each type of source material from which the chart was compiled, and a tabulation, keyed to a graphic, giving details of source dates and scales. The layout of the graphic corresponds to the layout of the chart, and the borders of the diagram equate to the limits of the chart panels. You can show the SDD by selecting [Source] from the
[Notes] drop-down list and clicking the [Show Notes] button.
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The difference between ARCS chart local datum and WGS 84 datum is known as
WGS 84 shift. This difference is known and the system does the conversion automatically. If the WGS shift for a chart is defined, the amount of shift is indicated. If the WGS shift is not defined, "Undefined" is displayed. For no WGS shift, the indication 0.00’N,
0.00’E appears.
To find the WGS shift of the current chart, in the Voyage navigation or Voyage planning mode. right click the desired area on the chart to show the [Chart Legend] dialog box.
WGS 84 shift indication
(0.00’N, 0.00’E means no shift)
The system can help you to keep your ARCS charts up-to-date for the charts that you have received from ARCS. Producers of ARCS charts store up-to-date status on an
ARCS Weekly Update CD-ROM (system files). This information is loaded into the EC-
DIS when you update, either by permits or by active group. Based on this information,
ARCS permanent messages are displayed to help you keep your ARCS charts up-todate.
Message
ARCS: permits have expired
ARCS: Product list not up to date
No connection to dongle
Meaning, Remedy
You have an expired permit for a chart. Remove the chart or renew subscription for the permit.
The product list is not up to date. Update the product list.
The dongle is not inserted or not recognized. Insert the dongle to erase the message.
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ARCS customers can subscribe to one of two service levels, ARCS Navigator or
ARCS Skipper.
Note: If you receive an ARCS chart permit on a floppy disk, copy the contents of the disk to a USB flash memory and then install the permit files.
6.4.1
ARCS Navigator
ARCS Navigator operators receive a comprehensive weekly updating service on a
CD-ROM that mirrors the Admiralty Notices to Mariners (NMs) used to correct Admiralty paper charts. The update information is cumulative, ensuring that only the most recent Update CD-ROM is necessary. ARCS Navigator license is valid for 12 months.
During this period, weekly updates will be delivered on Weekly Update CD-ROMs.
ARCS Navigator is intended for SOLAS class operators who require that their charts are up-to-date.
Content of ARCS Navigator pack:
• One (1) or more Chart CD-ROMs (RC1-RC11) containing ARCS charts
• One (1) Update CD-ROM containing the latest ARCS chart corrections
6.4.2
ARCS license information
Licensee information, which is transferred between participants, is as shown below.
Manufacturer
Dongle+User permit+PIN (Personal Identification No.)
User
Chart Permit+Chart CD+Update CD
Chart agent
User Permit+PIN+List of Charts
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The descriptions in this chapter apply to the CM-93/3 charts. (This system does not support CM-93/2 charts.)
Your chart system has the capability of using and displaying the latest C-MAP worldwide vector chart database. These charts are fully compliant with the latest IHO S-57
3.1 specifications.
In order to prepare the system for use with the C-MAP database, there are a number of things that must be done.
Your system has the capability to use the C-MAP database. To do so an Aladdin eToken (supplied by C-MAP) must be connected to the system. The eToken provides the system with a unique System ID that enables C-MAP to issue correct licenses. The actual System ID can be found on the eToken itself, on the installation medium or on a sticker placed on the equipment. This ID must be provided on all chart orders, by email ([email protected]).
A chart order may be sent together with system registration as described above. It is essential that the required information be sent to C-MAP when ordering charts for a system. C-MAP issues order forms specifying the information that is required, and contains vital information that will allows C-MAP to monitor and maintain your licenses throughout the lifetime of the system. Charts can be ordered by Zone, Area or Cell and these can be seen on the C-MAP web site or by downloading the Chart Product catalog also available on the web site. Price quotations can be obtained via your chart dealer or direct from your local C-MAP office. Once the license order has been prepared it should be emailed to [email protected].
Once the order has been received at C-MAP, a license will be generated and transmitted back to the operator. This may be in the form of a single alphanumerical string
(16 characters), or in the form of a file called PASSWORD.USR. Once this license has been received it should be input using the License Administrator software designed and supplied by the chart manufacturer. There are two types of licenses, purchase and subscription. Purchase licenses are valid indefinitely while subscription licenses need to be renewed every 12 months from the start of the subscription. Failure to renew a subscription will result in the charts becoming unavailable.
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If you are having problems installing your software or charts please check the following before contacting C-MAP:
• Check that the charts are available, with the chart management function.
• Check that the license is correctly installed, with the license function
Contact Information : For information or help please call you're nearest C-MAP Office
(details can be found on the reverse side of the C-MAP chart CO box) or contact C-
MAP Norway. E-mail: [email protected]
7.6.1
C-MAP Dynamic Licensing (DL) service
The C-MAP DL service is an ENC service available on DVD or online, in C-MAP SENC format. The C-MAP DL ensures immediate access to ENC licenses whenever they are needed. ENC licenses available in seconds automatically via online C-MAP service providers. Cost is controlled via pre-set budgets and spending limits, giving shipowners a true "pay-as-you-go" service. For further details about C-MAP DL, contact a C-
MAP provider.
Note 1: CM-ENC is available. If you change CD-ROM service to DVD service, you need to also have a new license for the DVD service. Contact your chart agent or C-
MAP for details.
Note 2: PC and internet connection with e-mail are required. Further it is necessary to access Jeppesen approx. once every two weeks.
7.6.2
What is ENC delivery?
ENCs can be distributed as ENC delivery or SENC delivery. Both deliveries can be used in this system.
In ENC delivery, charts are distributed directly from source like PRIMAR, IC-ENC,
JHA, etc. They are delivered onboard in ENC format (using S-57 and S-63) then the charts are installed into the system.
In SENC delivery, charts are converted from ENC to SENC before delivery to onboard and then installed into the system. A CM-ENC delivery is SENC delivery.
• If you are using both services (ENC and SENC deliveries) having the same chart name installed into the system through both deliveries, priority of displaying the chart is in ENC delivery.
• Chart updates for ENC delivery are only for charts of ENC delivery and chart updates for SENC delivery is only for charts of SENC delivery. You have to keep charts up-to-date separately.
• If you change from ENC delivery to SENC delivery, remove old charts from the system before installing charts from new delivery.
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7.7.1
Introduction
C-MAP charts are S57 charts displayed together with ENC (S57) and CM93/3 charts.
These charts have the priority order shown below.
1. CM- ENC
2. C-MAP 93/3 Prof and C-MAP 93/3 Prof+
If the same navigational purpose charts are available over an area, priority is as shown above. Areas where ENC is not available CM-ENC charts are shown. Where C-MAP
Prof or CM93 Prof+ are available, CM 93/3 charts are displayed.
The chart legend provides various data about the chart currently displayed. To find info for current position, click the [TM/CU Reset] button then click the [Chart INFO] button on the InstantAccess bar followed by the [Chart Legend] button. To find info for a specific location, put the cursor on the location then right-click and select [Chart Legend]. Click the Close button to close the display.
This system is capable of showing more than one chart at a time. This feature is called the multi-chart display. If one chart does not cover the whole display, the system will open more chart cells for display, if appropriate cells for the displayed area are available. The chart legend shows information about charts displayed on the electronic chart display area.
Chart Legend
Name : Name of chart.
Source : Source of chart.
Edition : Edition number of the chart.
Edition Date : Date the edition was published.
Update Number : Update number
Update Date : Date of update
Compilation Scale : The scale of the original paper chart is shown here.
Projection : Projection of current chart.
Horizontal Datum : Horizontal datum used with current chart.
Sounding Datum : Datum used to create sounding data.
Vertical Datum : Vertical datum used with current chart.
Units of Depth : Unit of depth used with current chart.
Units of Height : Unit of measurement used to measure height of objects above sea level.
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Magnetic Variation : Amount of magnetic variation. A positive value indicates a change in an easterly direction and a negative value indicates a change in a westerly direction.
Quality Indication : Quantitative estimate of the accuracy of chart features, given by the chart producer.
Permanent warnings help you keep the C-MAP up-to-date and these are shown at the bottom of the screen. Permanent warnings appear if the system detects a condition that may cause a chart to be not up-to-date.
Message
CMAP: Database not up to date
CMAP: Dynamic license reporting overdue The time for the “Next Report Date” has passed. This occurs once every 12 hours if the condition continues. Get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [License] button. Click the [C-MAP] tab then the [Order Update File] button.
CMAP: Dynamic licensing credit limit You have exceeded the allotted credit limit.
Raise credit limit.
CMAP: No connection to eToken
Meaning, Remedy
Database is not up to date. Update the data base.
CMAP: permits have expired
No connection to dongle
Permit expired (SSE 25): XXXXXXXX
(Chart name replaces Xs.) eToken dongle is not connected (inside the
Processor Unit) or the eToken has not been initialized. If the dongle is connected, open the [License] dialog box, click the [C-
MAP] tab, then click the [C-MAP Setup] and [OK] buttons to initialize the eToken.
You have an expired permit for a chart. Remove the chart or renew subscription for the permit.
The dongle is not inserted or not recognized. Insert the dongle to erase the message.
You have an expired permit for a chart. Remove the chart or renew subscription for the permit.
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The NM has been developed to ensure mariners can simply view the information they need - in addition to the standard chart - to navigate safely and compliantly. By clearly showing where important Temporary or Preliminary changes may impact a voyage, the NM will give seafarers the same consistent picture of the maritime environment on their charts as they have always had.
7.9.1
Installation
Installation is the same as that for the C-MAP chart. See section 3.2.
7.9.2
How to display the NM information
On the InstantAccess bar, click the [DISP], [NtoM], [Jep.] and [ALL] buttons to show the NtoM. To hide the NtoM display, click the [DISP], [NtoM], [Jep.] and [OFF] buttons.
The area(s) that contain temporary or preliminary changes are marked with a hatched red rectangle. The appearance of the NM marker is subject to change.
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7.9.3
Catalog of NM cells
A catalog of NM cells is maintained in the [Manage Charts] dialog box. To show this box, get into the Chart maintenance mode then click the [Manage Charts] button on the InstantAccess bar.
7.9.4
How to find NM chart object information
Do the following to find chart object information contained in the NM.
1. Right click a red hatched area in the chart area, then select [Object INFO] to show the [Select Object] dialog box.
2. Click [Preliminary Notice] in the dialog box to show the [Chart object] dialog box.
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The [Chart object] dialog box shows the following information:
• Cell (name)
• Drawing type (Preliminary Notice, Temporary Notice)
• Category (Area, etc.)
• The preview box provides a scaled-down image of the area selected. Click the image to enlarge it.
• The [Attribute] window shows the attributes for the NM area selected. To find information about an attribute, click it to show its information in the [Description] box.
Information : Description of area (for example, danger area).
Object name : Object name (number)
Pictorial representation : Associated diagram when applicable.
ENC affected : ENC affected by the NM
Textual description : Full text of the NM appears below [ENC Affected].
To print the chart object information, click the [Print Text] button.
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7.9.5
How to select the NM information to display
Select what type of notices to display as follows:
1. Click the [DISP], [SET] and [Chart DISP] buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
2. Click the [NtoM] tab.
3. In the [Jeppesen] window, check the items to display.
4. Click the [Save] button to save settings then click the [Close] button to close the menu.
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The ECDIS can detect areas where the depth is less than the safety contour or detect an area where a specified condition exists. If prediction of own ship movement goes across a safety contour or an area where a specified condition exists, the system does the following:
• Highlights in red alarms and chart objects specified as alarm or warning category
(planned route, navigation route).
• Shows alarms and chart objects specified as alarm, warning or caution category in the [Alert] box (route navigation).
• Sounds an aural alarm for alarms and chart objects specified as alarm or warning category (route navigation).
Chart object set for Alarm or Warning category is highlighted in red.
For this function, the ECDIS utilizes the chart database (S57 charts) stored on the
SSD in SENC format. Note that the ECDIS calculates dangerous areas using the largest scale chart available, which may not be the visualized chart.
You can choose objects that are included for calculation of danger area (for example, restricted areas). A dialog box lists the various areas that activate danger warnings.
You can also define your own safe area by creating a user chart area. The system can utilize these areas when calculating chart alerts.
The ECDIS can check the following for you:
• Predicted movement area of own ship
• Planned route with an easy to use locator function to find dangerous areas
The ECDIS will highlight the following for you
• Dangerous areas inside predicted movement area of the own ship
• Dangerous areas inside your monitored route
• Dangerous areas inside your planned route
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Official S57 chart material contains depth contours that can be used for calculation of chart alerts. A chart database also includes different types of objects that the operator can use for chart alerts. The procedure for setting chart alerts is outlined below.
1. Choose suitable safety contour for your own ship. See the next section for how to set the safety contour.
2. In the Voyage planning mode, define a new route or choose an existing one. Make a chart alert calculation of the route if there are indications of danger areas in the route. Modify your route if necessary and do the chart alert calculation again. To
modify an existing route see section 9.5.
3. Choose route as monitored route.
4. Set check area for your own ship.
The system is now ready for chart alert calculation of monitored route and estimated own ship position.
8.1.1
How to set safety contour
Select safety contour suitable for the own ship.
1. Click the [DISP], [SET] and [Chart Alert] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to show the [Chart Alert] page.
2. Enter desired depth at [Safety Contour] then click the [Save] button.
A depth contour is created on the chart according to the safety contour value entered.
Note: If the chart does not contain chosen depth contour, the system will automatically choose next deeper contour.
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8.1.2
How to select objects used in chart alerts
You can also include calculation areas that have to be noted when sailing (for example, restricted areas). To include these areas in chart alerts, do the following:
1. Click the [DISP], [SET] and [Chart Alert] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to show the [Chart Alert] page.
2. Click a letter indication to select the type of alert, warning or caution, to receive for the given chart object. [Safety Contours] is fixed to “A” (Alarm).
W: Warning, visual and aural alerts
C : Caution, visual alert only
In the example above, [Safety Contour] provides an [Alarm], and all other items are set for [Warning].
3. Click the [Save] button to finish.
Note: C-MAP Pro+ charts may take several minutes to identify danger areas.
There are the areas that the ECDIS detects and provides the audible alert and/or visual alert if estimated own ship position or planned or monitored route crosses the area defined on the [Chart Alert] page. You can choose from the following areas:
• Safety Contour
• Areas to be Avoided
• User Chart Danger
• Traffic Separation Zone
• Inshore Traffic Zone
• Restricted Area
• Caution Area
• Offshore Production Area
• Military Practice Area
• Seaplane Landing Area
• Submarine Transit Lane
• Anchorage Area
• Marine Farm/Aqua Culture
• PSSA Area
• Non-official ENC
• No Vector Chart
• Not Up-to-date
• Permit Expired
• UKC Limit
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Calculation of own ship predicted movement area is done using a check area about own ship position. Set the check area as follows:
1. Select the [Check Area] page from the [Overlay/
NAV Tools] box.
Note: The [ON] button may not be shown depending on installation setting.
2. Set the ahead time or distance and ahead width, referring to the figure below. Also, set the "Around" figures: port, starboard, bow and stern check distance. The reference point is the conning position (CCRP).
Width
Ahead
Distance
Bow
Stern
Port Starboard
3. To select the objects to use in chart alerts, click the [Chart Alert] button and see
4. To show or hide the chart alert area figure, click the [Chart Alert] button to show
[ON] or [OFF]. Any Alarm or Warning chart object in the chart area is highlighted in red. Chart objects assigned Alarm status additionally give the aural alarm.
5. Click the [Apply] button to affect changes.
Note: When the button to the right of the [Chart Alert] button is not displayed, this means that the own ship check is active always.
When an object having a Warning setting enters the Check Area, the object is highlighted in red and the aural alarm sounds.
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Highlight (red)
Object selected for Chart Alert
Chart alert area
8. CHART ALERTS
The system will calculate chart alerts using user-defined channel limit for routes. Danger areas are shown highlighted if safety contour or user-chosen chart alert areas are
crossed by the planned route. For more information on route planning, see chapter 9.
Note: If your voyage is going to take a long time or you are planning it much earlier than it is to take place, use the Display date and Approved until dates corresponding to the dates you are going to sail.
8.3.1
Chart alerts for route planning
You can generate a list of chart alerts that cross by the planned route. This can be done as follows:
1. Enter safety contour you want to use.
2. Plan a route; define waypoints and other necessary information. See chapter 9 for
route planning.
3. Choose dangerous objects to be monitored during route monitoring, on the [Alert
Parameters] page in the [Route Plan] dialog box, shown below.
a) Click the [PLAN], [Planning] and [Route] buttons.
b) Click the [Alert Parameters] tab.
c) Click the alert to process. Show “W” (Warning) for visual and aural alerts, or
“C” (Caution) for only the visual alert. Note that the safety contour is always shown in red.
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Check Status: Checked
4. Click the [Check Route] button to generate a list of chart alerts. The results appear on the [Check Results] page.
Route Bank
The figure above shows the alerts to be monitored. If there are alerts included in the planned route, check alerts leg by leg, or check alerts by using category of alert.
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• When the ship enters a check area, a visual alert (caution level) is generated. Neither objects or routes are highlighted.
• When the ship enters a check area, a visual alert (alarm, warning level) is generated. Objects and routes in the area are highlighted.
• A red box indicates an area having several highlighted objects.
The system has a route monitor that facilitates safe use of routes. You can check your route plan for safe water and you can attach a user chart and Notes that you intend to use together with a route plan. To show the [Monitor Information] dialog box, get into the Voyage navigation mode, then click the [Voyage] and [Monitor INFO] buttons on the InstantAccess bar. Click the [Waypoints] tab.
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A route plan defines the navigation plan from starting point to the final destination. The plan includes:
• Route name
• Name, latitude and longitude of each waypoint
• Radius of turn circle at each waypoint
• Safe channel limits
• Chart alarm calculation based on channel limits against chart database and user chart danger
• UKC calculation
• Deadband width, nominal deadband width used for operating modes with moderate accuracy and economical sailing behavior
• Minimum and maximum speed for each leg
• The navigation method (rhumb line, great circle)
• Fuel saving
• ETD for the first waypoint
• ETA for the last waypoint
• Ship and environmental condition affecting the ship speed calculation
• Name of the user chart to use during route navigation together with the planned route
• Name of the Notes to use during route navigation together with this planned route, in the user chart dialog box.
Using the above-mentioned data, the system calculates speed, course and length for each leg, ETAs for each waypoint, fuel consumption and WOP. It also calculates safe water areas based on user-defined channel limits. The calculated data is displayed in tabular form, which can be printed as a documented route plan and also stored in a file for later use.
Main functions of route planning are:
• Define waypoints
• Define turnings for each waypoint
• Define channel limits for each leg (a leg is the line connected between two waypoints).
The channel limits are used to detect chart alerts when you are planning or monitoring your route.
• Define the speed for each leg
• Calculation for ETD and ETA
• Calculation for most economical sailing
Note 1 : Limitation of displayed route
If you have small scale chart(s) on display having the whole eastern/western
(0-180°E/0-180°W) hemisphere and a part of the other hemisphere on display, there is a limitation to display a route. To avoid this, set chart center so that the whole eastern/western hemisphere is not on the display. A maximum of five routes can be edited simultaneously.
Note 2 : If a planned route's Safety Margin or Channel Limit contains excessive land masses, the ECDIS may freeze during a route check.When this happens, reset the
ECDIS, then adjust the Channel Limit and Safety Margin settings in the Route Plan dialog box's Waypoints so that land mass is not included in the route.
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The main parameters for the route planning are:
• Latitude and longitude of the waypoint
• Channel limits to the waypoint
• Turning radius of the waypoint
• Maximum speed limit and planned speed for each leg
There are two phases for a route: Route Plan and Route Monitor. Route plan is used for planning the route and route monitor is used to control a route for monitoring.
To complete route planning, do the following.
1. Create a new route or choose an existing one. See section 9.4.
2. Modify your route if necessary. See section 9.5.
3. Make chart alert (safe water) calculation. See section 9.4.5.
4. Optimize your route. See section 9.8.
Route data can be shared between this ECDIS and other like units (FMD-3x00, FCR-
2xx9, FAR-3xx), through the LAN. Turn on all units beforehand to enable syncing. The unit first powered becomes the master unit (sync source), and the route data is automatically synced by the sync source. The unit selected as the sync source depends on the number of units connected, as shown in the table below. If the power of the initial sync source is turned off, the 2nd unit turned on becomes the sync source.
ECDIS
(FMD-3xx0)
One unit
Number of units
Chart Radar
(FCR-2xx9, FAR-3xx)
One unit
Sync source
Two or more units More than one unit
The unit (ECDIS or chart radar) first powered becomes the sync source and syncs route data.
The ECDIS unit (No. 1 ECDIS or No. 2 ECDIS) first powered syncs route data (a chart radar cannot be the sync source). However, if a “Planning ECDIS” is used, the Planning ECDIS syncs the route data.
(Planning ECDIS usage/no usage is set at installation.)
Be aware that if a unit is turned off, some route data may be deleted. The steps below illustrate this using ECD001 and ECD002.
1. ECD002 is off; ECD001 is powered and a route is created at ECD001.
(Sync source: ECD001)
2. The power to ECD001 is turned off. ECD002 was turned off at step 1, therefore the created route is not delivered to ECD002.
3. ECD002 and ECD001 are powered in that order. (Sync source: ECD002)
Because the sync source became ECD002, the route created at step 1 is deleted.
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To make a complete route for a voyage, do the following:
1. Click the [PLAN] button on the Status bar to activate the Voyage planning mode.
(Sync source: ECD001)
2. On the InstantAccess bar, click the [Planning] button followed by the [Route] button to open the [Route Plan] dialog box.
3. Click the [New] button.
Note: If, after pressing the [New] button, the database cannot be accessed, the message "Database access failure occurred. You can make a route but cannot save it." appears. In this condition you can make a route and use it for navigation, but you cannot save it. Contact a FURUNO dealer for instruction.
4. Use the cursor to select a position for the first waypoint then push the left mouse button. A waypoint mark appears on the position selected, and the latitude and longitude of the position, etc. are entered into the [Route Plan] dialog box. After entering a waypoint, edit Name, Steering mode, Radius, Channel limit, Plan SPD,
SPD Max and Margin as appropriate in the [Route Plan] dialog box, using the keyboard on the Control Unit or software keyboard.
To change the settings of items other than L/L position : Put the cursor on an item to show up and down arrows then click required arrow.
To change L/L position : Put the cursor on the digit to change and roll the scrollwheel.
Note 1: A guide box that shows the range and bearing between waypoints as you drag the cursor is available. You can show or hide the box with the [Guide Box] button on the InstantAccess bar. Click the button to show its background color in light-blue to display the guide box.
Guide box
Note 2: The bearing and range of the waypoint can be adjusted as shown on the next page.
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1) In the Route Plan dialog box, right click the bearing or the distance of the waypoint to change.
2) Select [Adjust Position] to show the [Adjust Waypoint] context menu shown right.
3) Enter value at [Direction] or [Distance], then click the
[OK] button.
5. Repeat step 4 to enter other waypoints.
6. After you enter the final waypoint, right-click the display area to show the context-sensitive menu then select [Finish].
7. Click the [Save] button. Enter a name (max. 63 characters) for the route, using the keyboard on the Control Unit or software keyboard. Click the [OK] button to finish.
8. Use the [Alert Parameters] page to define the safety contour and other specified conditions for checking the route. Click a "block" under a check item to select a W
(Warning) or C (Caution). Also, input value for [Draught/m]. A parameter for
[Draught/m] can also be assigned globally to all legs from the context-sensitive
menu. See section 9.4.4 for how to use the [Alert Parameters] page.
9. Use the [Check Route] button on the [Alert Parameters] page to detect areas where the depth is less than the safety contour or where specified conditions exist.
The results appear on the [Check Results] page. This system can examine chart database against planned route to make a list of alerts where a route crosses a safety contour or specified areas used in chart alerts.
10. Use the [User Chart] page to link, de-link a user chart(s) with the route.See
11. Use the [Optimize] page to enter parameters for route optimization.See
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The Undo feature, available when creating a route and a user chart, can be accessed from the [Undo] button on the InstantAccess bar. In route creation the feature is used with waypoint and text input. Waypoint input : Delete last-entered waypoint.
Text input: Erase last-entered character or character string.
9.4.1
How to use the Waypoints page
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The following fields and boxes can be found in the [Waypoints] page. Scroll the list rightward to see hidden items.
WPT : Each waypoint has a number.
Name : You can name each waypoint.
Latitude : WPTs latitude coordinate is displayed in WGS-84 datum.
Longitude : WPTs longitude coordinate is displayed in WGS-84 datum.
Leg/ °: Bearing of leg (True: reference to
North). The bearing of legs can be changed.
Right click a bearing to show the context sensitive menu. Select [Adjust Position], then set bearing in the pop-up window.
Leg/NM : Length of leg (nm). The display method can changed by right clicking the column title to show the context sensitive menu. [Each] shows the distance of each leg. [Total] shows the total cumulative distance from leg to leg. [Remain] shows the distance remaining from leg to leg. Note that these settings are reflected to [Leg/NM] in the [Waypoints] page of the [Monitor Information] dialog box.
Str Mode : Define steering mode for each leg - rhumb line or great circle. Click to select
[Rhumbline] or [Greatcircle].
RAD/NM : Define turning radius for each waypoint. To change a radius, put the cursor in this column to show up and down arrows.
Click the arrows to set the radius.
CH Limit/m : Define channel limit for each leg.
Plan SPD : Define planned speed to use with a leg.
SPD Max : Define maximum speed to use with a leg.
Margin/m : Define extension for channel limits to be checked against chart alerts.
PL 1/m, PL 2/m : One or two sets of parallel lines, colored orange, can be drawn on a route. Set the distance (in meters) to offset the lines from the route, from -99999 to
99999. Parallel lines allow the navigator to maintain a given distance away from hazards. See the illustration below.
CH LIM : Define channel limits. [Symmetrical]: Assign uniform channel limit for each leg. [Asymmetrical]: Define channel limit for port, starboard side for each leg, at [CH Port/ m] and [CH STBD/m], respectively.
WPT1
Parallel Line for
Leg 1
WPT2
Parallel Line for
Leg 2 WPT3
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Note: You can select the route information data to display on the [Waypoints] page with the context-sensitive menu. Right click the “Edit Columns” to show the contextsensitive menu. Check or uncheck items as appropriate then click the [OK] button.
CH Limit/m
9.4.2
How to use the User Chart page
The [User Chart] page lets you link user charts to routes. To link a user chart, click the box to the left of the user chart name in the [Stored User Chart] list to show a checkmark. Click the << button to copy that name to the [Linked User Chart] list. To de-link a user chart, click the box to the left of the user chart name in the [Linked User Chart] list then click the >> button to erase the name. The contents of each user chart are shown in the [Contents] window.
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Linked User Chart : List of user charts linked with selected route.
Stored User Chart : List of stored user charts.
<< button: Link a stored user chart. Check the chart in the [Stored user chart] list then click this button. The user chart name is then copied to the [Linked User Chart] list.
>> button: Click to remove selected (checkmarked) user chart from the [Linked User
Chart] list.
Contents : Lists the objects saved to the user chart selected.
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9.4.3
How to use the Optimize page
After all waypoints are inserted and you have made safe water calculation, you can optimize your route, on the [Optimize] page. If not chosen, then optimization will be done automatically with max. speed. If you want do optimization with a specific strat-
egy, see section 9.8 for how to optimize a route.
Check Status: Checked
Type : Select optimization strategy: maximum speed, time table, maximum profit, or minimum cost.
Set ETD : Set date, time and waypoint to start from.
Parameters : Set the parameters for optimization, speed limit and income (max profit).
Edit Cost Parameters
button: Enter fuel consumption figures. See section 21.3.
Set ETA : For the type [Time table], set the date and time that you want to arrive at the waypoint selected.
Optimized Speed/ETA : The optimized speed for the date and time entered at [Set
ETA] appears here, after clicking the [Calculate] button.
Clear All : Clear all ETD dates entered at [Set ETD].
Calculate button: Click to calculate optimization.
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9.4.4
How to use the Alert Parameters page
The [Alert Parameters] page sets the alert conditions to use when checking a route.
Put a “W” for an item to highlight on the chart. ([Safety Contour] is fixed to “A” (Alarm).
If you do not require the highlight display for an item, put a “C” for that object. The relevant alerts (Alarm, Warning, Caution) are shown in the [Check Results] page.
You can select the safety contour and chart alerts used to check the safety of the route. This allows you to check the safety with conditions different from those chosen for system use. This is useful when making a route for different loading or sailing conditions.
Click each box to show one of the following:
- W (Warning): Item highlighted in red on chart
- C (Caution): No highlight
W W W W
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Item
Radio buttons, input boxes
Description
Check type Check how to apply the alerts, to every leg or individual leg.
(Only [Draught] can be applied to every leg.)
Safety
Contour
UKC Limit
Set the safety contour (in meters).
Under keel clearance limit.
Item
Draught/m
Safety Contour
Alert items
Description
Ship’s draught
Safety contour
Date (UTC) A chart may have date-dependent features. Enter the actual data of embarkation to know date-dependent features.
[Copy from
Default
Alert] button
[Copy to
Default
Alert] button
Copy the default alert settings to this route.
Copy the alert settings for this route as default alert settings.
[Check
Route] button
Leg
Click to check route for safe navigation. The results appear on the [Check Results] page.
Leg number
Areas to be
Avoided
User Chart
Danger
Traffic
Separation
Zone
Inshore Traffic
Zone
Restricted Area Restricted area
Caution Area
Offshore Production Area
Military Practice
Area
Areas to be avoided
User chart danger area
Traffic separation zone
Inshore traffic zone
Caution area
Offshore production area
Military practice area
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Item
Radio buttons, input boxes
Description Item
Seaplane Landing Area
Alert items
Description
Seaplane landing area
Submarine Transit Lane
Submarine transit lane
Anchorage Area Anchorage area
MarineFarm
Aquaculture
Marine farm aquaculture
PSSA Area Particularly Sensitive Sea Area
Non-official ENC No official ENC data
No Vector Chart No vector chart for area.
Not Up-to-date Chart not up to date.
Permit Expired
UKC Limit
Permit for chart has expired.
Under keel clearance limit
A context-sensitive menu for setting the draught is available on the [Alert Parameters] page. Right-click [Draught] to show the menu. [Set “ALL” setting to all legs] applies
Set “ALL” setting to all legs
Clear setting the draught value of [Check type: All Legs] to all legs. [Clear setting] restores default settings for each leg.
9.4.5
How to use the Check Results page
The [Check Results] page allows you to make safe water calculation for your route.
Click the [Check Route] button to do the check. After the button is operated, the alert type and latitude and longitude position of the alert appear for applicable legs on the route.
Route Bank
Note 1: In order to display charts with correct updated situation, always use current date during your voyage. If your voyage lasts more than one week, set current date at least once per week during your voyage.
Note 2: A route check can take longer with C-Map or CM-ENC charts. Wait until the completion of the check.
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9.5.1
How to change waypoint position
To change position of a waypoint you have the following choices:
• Enter latitude and longitude on the [Waypoints] page in the [Route Plan] dialog box.
• Drag and drop waypoint using the left button.
1. Put the cursor on the route waypoint to move then push the right button to show the context-sensitive menu.
2. Select [Edit].
3. Press and hold down the left button while rolling the trackball to move the cursor to a desired position. Release the button when the cursor is at the desired position. Right-click the display area to show the context-sensitive menu then select
[Finish].
1. Show the [Waypoints] page.
2. Put the cursor on the digit to change in the Latitude or Longitude field.
3. Enter position from the Control Unit’s keyboard, or spin the scrollwheel.
9.5.2
How to change other waypoint data
Other data of a waypoint, such as name, steering mode, turning radius, min/max speed, can be edited from the [Waypoints] page. Select the route to edit and open the
[Waypoints] page. Put the cursor on a desired field and spin the scrollwheel to change data. (Push the left button to change steering mode.)
9.5.3
How to add a new waypoint at the end of a route
1. Put the cursor on the current last waypoint of the route.
2. Right-click the display area to show the context-sensitive menu then click [Edit].
3. Put the cursor on the new location for the last waypoint then push the left button.
4. Right click, then click [Finish].
Open the [Waypoints] page, right-click [WPT] then select [Add WPT].
A waypoint is added at the end of the list. Edit the Latitude, Longitude, etc. as necessary.
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9.5.4
How insert a waypoint
1. Put the cursor anywhere on the route where you want to insert a waypoint.
2. Right-click to show the context-sensitive menu then click [Edit].
3. Put the cursor on the leg where you want to insert a waypoint.
4. Right click then click [Insert WPT].
5. Right click then click [Finish].
Open the [Waypoints] page then right-click the waypoint to process. Select [Insert after] or [Insert before] as appropriate. A waypoint is added after or before the waypoint selected. Edit the Latitude, Longitude, etc. as necessary.
9.5.5
How to delete a waypoint
Put the cursor on the waypoint to delete. Push the right button to show the contextsensitive menu then select [Edit] followed by [Delete WPT].
Open the [Waypoints] page. Right-click the waypoint you want to delete then select
[Delete WPT].
9.5.6
Geometry check of route
When you add a new waypoint, modify a waypoint or change other waypoint data, the message "Impossible turn at WPT" may appear (in red). It means that the geometry of route makes it impossible for the ship to sail along a certain leg. Typically it is enough if you do the following, on the [Waypoints] page.
• Decrease the radius of turn of the waypoint or one of its neighbors.
• Increase the radius of turn of the waypoint or one of its neighbors.
• Change lat/lon position of the waypoint or one of its neighbors.
Note: If the above-mentioned remedies do not remove the "Impossible turn at WPT
"indication, try changing the planned speed.
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The SAR feature facilitates search and rescue and MOB operations.
To use the SAR feature, get into the Voyage planning mode then do the following:
1. Click the [Planning] and [Route] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to show the
[Route Plan] dialog box then click the [SAR] button.
2. Enter your start point. To enter current position, click the [Ship Position] button. (The start point can also be entered directly on the screen. Put the cursor on the start point, right-click the chart to show the context-sensitive menu shown below then click [Set start point].)
3. Enter your ship's speed and turn radius, current UTC date and time.
4. At [Search Point], enter the estimated position of the object to search. (The search point can also be entered directly on the screen. Put the cursor on the search point, right-click the chart to show the context-sensitive menu shown at step 2 then click [Set search point].
5. Enter drift speed, drift direction, and the UTC date and time of the estimated position.
6. At the [Search Setting] window, choose and set the search type, referring to the table on the next page.
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Search type
Expanding square
Options Sample pattern
Direction : Set the direction to start the search, Clockwise or Anticlockwise.
Search Pattern Heading: See the right figure.
Start Leg Length: Enter the start leg length.
Number of Legs: Enter the number of legs to use.
Starting at the probable location of the target, the search vessels expand outward in concentric squares.
WPT6
Start Leg
Length
WPT7
90.00°
WPT3
90°
WPT4 WPT8
90.00°
WPT5
WPT1
Start Point
Search
Pattern
Heading
Parallel tracks
Direction: Select the direction to start the search, Clockwise or Anticlockwise.
Search Pattern Heading: See the right figure.
Start Leg Length: Enter the start leg length.
Track Space: Enter the length of the short legs in the route.
Number of Legs: Enter the number of legs to use.
The parallel tracks pattern is usually the first pattern used in undertaking a search operation, since it assumes that the search object is in the vicinity of the track.
Search
Pattern
Heading
(North ref.)
Start Leg
Length
Start Point
Track space
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Search type
Sector search
Options Sample pattern
Search Pattern Heading
WPT6
WPT3
Sector #2
WPT8
WPT1
Sector #1
WPT9
60°
Direction: Select the direction to start the search, Clockwise or Anticlockwise.
Search Pattern Heading: See the right figure.
Search Radius: Enter the search radius (in NM).
Number of Sectors: Enter the number of sectors to use.
The sector search is used when the position of the body is known accurately and the search has to be done over a small area. It is normally carried out in the area, where the casualty or the object has been sighted.
WPT5 WPT2
Sector #3
Start Point
WPT7
WPT4
7. Click the [OK] button. The [Route Plan] dialog box appears and the system draws the search and rescue route on the screen according to the search and rescue settings.
8. To follow the route, click the [Exchange to MONIT] button.
Note: To monitor the route the following conditions must be met:
• The route must have at least two waypoints.
• The route must have no impossible turns.
• The route must have been checked.
9. To save the route, click the [Save] button and enter a name for the route, using the keyboard on the Control Unit or the software keyboard.
If necessary you can drag waypoints to new position, like with an ordinary route.
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The route bank stores all the routes you have created. To show the route bank in the
Voyage planning mode, select [Route], [Route Bank] in [Route Plan] dialog box:
Route name
Route ID
Date created or modified
Total no. of waypoints
Position of start waypoint
177.5NM
Total distance of route
Position of final waypoint
In the Voyage planning mode, the waypoints of a route can be inserted into the route currently selected.
1. Show the dialog box shown above.
2. Select the route for which you want to copy its waypoint(s) in the active route. For example, select Route2. Click the [Open] button.
Route1
Route2
3. At [Insert Position], select where you want to insert waypoints into the active route,
[Before] or [After] the waypoint selected in the next step. The [Reset] button restores the route to the original condition.
4. In the left-hand column set the cursor on the waypoint where to insert waypoints from the inactive route.
5. At the right-hand column, select the waypoint(s) to add to the active route. A context-sensitive menu is available by right-clicking [WPT] in the inactive route. The options available are [Select All], [Deselect All] and [Reverse] (reverse the order of the waypoints in the inactive route).
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6. Click the << button to insert the waypoint(s) from the inactive route to the active route. In the example below, WPT1 of the inactive route is inserted at the end of the active route, becoming its waypoint 5.
Route1
Route2
7. Click the [OK] button to finish.
9.8.1
Available route optimization strategies
After all waypoints are inserted, the route is optimized from the [Optimize] page in the
[Route Plan] dialog box. If no optimization strategy is chosen, the optimization is done with "max. speed," defined in ship parameters. Optimization calculates all parameters for route steering (course and distance between two waypoints, maneuvering start point, WOP, etc.). There are four methods for optimization:
Max speed: This calculation uses the maximum speed defined in the ship parameters and multiplies by all reduction factors (weather, ice, fouling, etc.) together with speed limits given for each waypoint to generate ETA. ETA may be entered, however it is calculated with user-entered ETD and speed limit.
Time table: Calculates the speed required in order to arrive at destination at required
ETA. Maximum speed is never exceeded. The user enters ETD and ETA to calculate speed to use. If, the user-entered ETA is earlier than that found with the Max. Speed calculation, the Max. speed-calculated ETA will be indicated below the Time Table
ETA calculation figure. The calculated speed is shown on the [Route Information] box as [Plan Speed].
Max. profit: Based on ETD, this calculation takes in account the fuel cost and the fixed cost of the ship and calculates the most profitable speed (highest profit per time unit).
Min. cost: Based on ETD, this calculation takes in account the fuel cost and the fixed cost of the ship and calculates the speed that gives the minimum total cost. You need to set Cost parameters beforehand to use this feature.
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9.8.2
How to optimize a route
You can define Estimated Time of Departure (ETD), desired number of waypoints and
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) on the [Optimize] page in the [Route Plan] dialog box to optimize your route.
1. Click the [Optimize] tab to open the [Optimize] page.
Route Bank
2. At [Type], click the drop-down list to select desired optimization strategy, referring
to section 9.8.1 Available route optimization strategies.
3. Do the following:
1) At the [Set ETD] window, enter starting WPT and date and time of departure. For entry of the date, the [Set date] window, shown right, appears.
Click the applicable date in the calendar if you are going to depart during the current month, or click the applicable arrow on the month/year button to select a different date. Click the [OK] button to save the ETD and close the window.
2) At the [Waypoints] page in the [Route Plan] dialog box, enter the maximum speed to use. For the Type [MAX profit], enter [Income] value.
If necessary, click the [Edit Cost Parameters] button to enter fuel consumption values.
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3) For [Time table], the [Set ETA] window appears. Set the ETA to use for each waypoint. To enter the Time and Date, click the [Date] window to show the [Set date] window. Click the appropriate date. The date entered appears in the [Set
ETA] window.
4. Click the [Calculate] button to calculate optimal route. The [Optimized Speed/ETA] dialog box shows the results of the calculation.
5. To apply the ETA results to the route, click the [Apply to Route] button.
6. To save all optimization settings, click the [Save] button.
Note that the ETA used in route reports is the first-entered ETA.
9.8.3
How to plan a speed profile
A speed profile is defined by general max. speed and optimization types. These values are given while planning a route. You can define speed limit and optimize type in the [Optimize] page of the [Route Plan] dialog box and in the [Waypoints] page you can give planned and max. speed for each leg. The table below demonstrate how different optimize types and speed limits influence speed.
4
5
6
7
WPT
1
2
3
8
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9.9.1
How to import FMD-3xx0, FAR-3xx0, FCR-2xx9 route data
You can import a route created on another FMD-3xx0, FAR-3xx0, FCR-2xx9.
1. Set the USB flash memory that contains the route data to import in the USB port on the Control Unit.
2. Click the [ ] button on the Status bar and select [Settings]. Click the [OK] button then select [Settings].
3. Click the [File Import] tab.
Select data to import:
Setting data
Route/User chart
Playback data
Import file: 201310011155939.zip
4. Click the [Select file to import] button to select the file to import.
5. Check the data to import, at [Select data to import].
6. Click the [Import] button.
9.9.2
How to import FEA-2x07 route data
Routes created at an ECDIS FEA-2x07 can easily be imported to this ECDIS. Copy the routes to a folder in a USB flash memory then follow this procedure. Note that FEA-
2x05-created routes cannot be imported.
1. Set the USB flash memory to the
USB port on the Control Unit.
2. Activate the Voyage planning mode.
3. Click the [Manage Data], [Data Import] and [Route] buttons to show the
[SELECT DIRECTORY] dialog box.
4. Select the folder that contains the route(s) to be imported then click the
[OK] button.
5. Check the route(s) to import then click the [Import] button.
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9.9.3
How to import csv, ASCII format route data
1. Set the USB flash memory to the
USB port on the Control Unit.
2. Activate the Voyage planning mode.
Route Data Management
3. On the InstantAccess bar, click the
[Manage Data] and [Route] buttons to show the [Route Data Management] dialog box.
4. At the drop-down list, select the import format. The choices are
[CSV Position]: waypoint position data, CSV format
[ASCII WPT Name Position]: waypoint name, position order, ASCII format
[ASCII Full]: all route data, ASCII format
[CSV Route Sheet]: route data, CSV format
[RTE Format]: route data, RTE format
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Note: FEA-2x07 route data can also be imported through this procedure.
5. Click the [Import] button.
6. Select the file to import then click the [Open] button.
9.10.1
How to export FMD-3xx0 route data
You can export route data to share the data with other FMD-3xx0, FAR-3xx0, FCR-
2xx9.
1. Set a USB flash memory in the USB port on the Control Unit.
2. Click the [ ] button on the Status bar and select [Settings]. Click the [OK] button then select [Settings].
3. Click the [File Export] tab.
Db export:
Execute
Playback data
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4. At [Select data to export], check only [Route/User chart].
5. Click the [Export] button to save the data to the USB flash memory.
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9.10.2
How to export route data in FEA-2x07, csv, ASCII format
1. Activate the Voyage planning mode then set a USB flash memory to the USB port on the Control Unit.
2. On the InstantAccess bar, click the
[Route], [Route] and [Route Data
Management] buttons to show the
[Route Data Management] dialog box.
Route Data Management
3. At the drop-down list, select the import format. The choices are
[CSV Position]: waypoint position data, CSV format
[ASCII WPT Name Position]: waypoint name, position order, ASCII format
[ASCII Full]: all route data, ASCII format
[CSV Route Sheet]: route data, CSV format
[RTE Format]: route data, RTE format
4. Check the route(s) to export then click the [Export] button.
5. Click the [OK] button.
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1. Click the [PLAN] button on the Status bar to get into the Planning navigation mode.
2. Click the [Manage Data] button on the InstantAccess bar followed by the [Route] button.
3. Put a checkmark in the check box to the left of the route name.
4. Click the [Delete] button.
5. Click the [OK] button to delete the route(s) selected.
Route Data Management
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This ECDIS generates reports for waypoints in the selected route. If connected to a printer, reports can be printed by clicking the [Print Text] button. Text in reports can be searched with the [Find] button.
To generate a report, do the following:
1. Click the [PLAN] button to go to the Voyage planning mode.
2. Click the [Report] button followed by the [Route] button. Click applicable “report” button - [WPT], [Full WPT] or [Passage].
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The following dialog box appears.
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3. Select the appropriate route then click the [Open] button to show the selected report. See the next several pages for examples.
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The WPT report contains the following information for each waypoint in the route selected.
• Route name
• Date of report
• Waypoint no.
• Position in latitude and longitude
• Length of waypoint
• Distance remaining in route
• Planned courses and steering methods (RL (RhumbLine), GC (GreatCircle))
• Turning radius
• Planned speeds
• Estimated times of arrival (ETA)
• ETD from waypoint 1 (start point)
• ETA to waypoint “x” (final waypoint)
• Total length of route
• Estimated time required to run route using planned speeds and courses
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You can generate a full waypoint report for the route selected. The report includes the following for each waypoint
• Route name
• Date of report
• Waypoint no.
• Position in latitude and longitude
• Planned radius
• Channel limit (If set individually, port and starboard channel limits are separated with a diagonal.)
• Planned speed
• Planned course
• ETA
• Steering mode (rhumb line or great circle) to each waypoint
• ROT
• Margin for channel limit
• Speed Max
• Leg length
• Time used
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The passage plan report generates waypoint information for each waypoint in the route selected.
• Route name
• Date of report
• Waypoint no.
• Position in latitude and longitude
• Length
• Cumulative length
• Planned course
• Steering method (RL or GC)
• Name of waypoint
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User charts are overlays that the user creates to indicate safety-related objects and areas. They can be displayed on both the radar overlay and the electronic chart.
These charts are intended for pointing out safety-related items like position of important navigation marks, safe area for the ship, etc. User charts areas can be used to activate alerts and indications based on user-defined danger symbols, lines and areas.
When route or own ship estimated position is going to cross a user chart symbol, line or area that is defined as a dangerous one, an alert or indication is generated by the system. See the chapter on chart alerts.
A user chart consists of various objects (points, lines, text, symbols, etc.). The maximum number of objects per user chart is 200. A route may have up to five user charts, for a max. of 1,000 user chart objects per route.
The user chart is displayed on the radar overlay and its position and shape is based on the ship's actual position. When own ship is moving in the area covered by the user chart, the elements of the user chart are superimposed on the radar, with a maximum of 80 of the nearest elements displayed.
10.1.1
Objects of user charts
Below is a description of the objects used in a user chart.
• Tidal : There are two types of tidals, current and predicted.
• Line : You can define four different types of lines. Lines can be used in chart alert calculation and/or display on the radar:
• Navigation lines : Displayed on both the radar overlay and the ECDIS display.
Navigation lines are reference lines for coast line.
• Coast line : Displayed on both the ECDIS and radar overlays. Coastal line is usually a well-defined (by chart digitizer) multi-segment line showing the coastline.
The user is able to create this type of line in case there is no suitable chart available over desired area in S57 format.
• Depth contour : Displayed on both the ECDIS and radar overlay. Depth line shows the chosen depth levels. The user is able to create this type of line in case there is no suitable chart available over desired area in S57 format.
• Route line : Displayed on both the radar overlay and the ECDIS display. Route lines are zones for anchoring, traffic separation lines, etc.
• Clearing line : A clearing line is used to define a line which a vessel can sail to avoid navigational hazards. A clearing line can be of the NMT (Not More Than) or NLT
(Not Less Than) type. Displayed on the ECDIS display only.
• Area : The operator can define closed areas with a polygon. If route or estimated ship position is going to cross the area, the system generates a warning to the user.
These areas can be used to specify safe areas as defined by the master or by the policy of the ship's owner. They are always available regardless of the type of chart material used.
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• Circle : The operator can define an area with a circle, which can define a location to avoid. If route or estimated ship position is going to cross the area, the system generates a warning to the user. These areas can be used to specify safe areas as defined by the master or by the policy of the ship's owner. They are always available regardless of the type of chart material used.
• Labels : There are two types of labels: point and label. A "point" (i) is mainly used to denote position of objects, such as buoys, light houses, fixed targets, wrecks, etc.
Points can be used in chart alert calculation. A "label" provides user-entered text to show on the display.
User chart data can be shared between this ECDIS and other like units (FMD-3x00,
FCR-2xx9, FAR-3xx), through the LAN. Turn on all units beforehand to enable syncing. The unit first powered becomes the master unit (sync source), and the user chart data are automatically synced by the sync source. The unit selected as the sync source depends on the number of units connected, as shown in the table below. If the power of the initial sync source is turned off, the 2nd unit turned on becomes the sync source.
ECDIS
(FMD-3xx0)
One unit
Number of units
Chart Radar
(FCR-2xx9, FAR-3xx)
One unit
Sync source
Two or more units More than one unit
The unit (ECDIS or chart radar) first powered becomes the sync source and syncs user chart data.
The ECDIS unit (No. 1 ECDIS or No. 2 ECDIS) first powered syncs user chart data (a chart radar cannot be the sync source). However, if a “Planning
ECDIS” is used, the Planning ECDIS syncs the route data. (Planning ECDIS usage/no usage is set at installation.)
Be aware that if a unit is turned off, some user chart data may be deleted. The steps below illustrate this using ECD001 and ECD002.
1. ECD002 is off; ECD001 is powered and a user chart is created at ECD001.
(Sync source: ECD001)
2. The power to ECD001 is turned off. ECD002 was turned off at step 1, therefore the user chart is not delivered to ECD002.
3. ECD002 and ECD001 are powered in that order. (Sync source: ECD002)
Because the sync source became ECD002, the user chart created at step 1 is deleted.
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You can create and modify a user chart in the Voyage planning mode.
To make a complete user chart, do the following:
1. Click the [PLAN] button on the Status bar to go to the Voyage planning mode.
2. Click the [Planning] and [User Chart] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to show the user chart palette and the [User Chart] dialog box.
3. Click the [New] button on the [User Chart] dialog box to create a new chart.
Tidal
Area
Line
Circle
Clearing line
Label
4. Click the desired object (button) on the palette. The [Tidal], [Line], [Clearing line] and [Label] buttons have multiple choices. Right-click the respective button to show a context sensitive menu. The choices available for each object are shown below.
Tidal: Current, Predicted
Line: Coast, Nav, Route, Depth
Clearing line : NMT (Not More Than), NLT (Not Less Than)
Label: Point, Label
5. Put the cursor on the location to insert the object then push the left button. See the figure below for how to construct lines, areas and circles. For the "Tidal" object, you can set Orientation, Strength and Time from the dialog box. With the "Label" object you can enter text and show that text on the screen.
Note: An object can also be put at the center of the screen. Do step 1-4 in this procedure. On the [User Chart] dialog box, right click the box to the left of [Object] then select [Add Object] from the pop-up menu.
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(2) Click
(3) Click
(4) Right-click; select Finish.
(1) Click
(1) Click
How to create a line
(1) Click
(2) Click
(4) Right-click; select Finish.
(3) Click
(2) Drag cursor; double-click to set.
1) Put cursor where to locate center of circle
then click.
2) Drag cursor to set radius; double-click to set.
How to create a circle
How to create an area
6. When you insert an object, the following is done in the [User Chart] dialog box:
- Name of the object button appears in the [Object] window
- Latitude and longitude position of the object is displayed
- Total object count is updated
7. To enter a name for the object, click the appropriate location in the [Name] window then use the software keyboard or the Control Unit to enter a name.
Note: The name entered for circles and areas can be shown inside the area or
circle on the screen. For details, see paragraph 4.3.4.
8. To show the object on the radar overlay, click the corresponding box in the [Radar] window to show a checkmark in the box.
For the label, line, clearing line, area and circle , click the corresponding box in the [Danger] window to use or don't use the object in chart alert calculation. Show a red checkmark to use the object in chart alert calculation.
For an area, circle, line , you can add Notes as shown below. See the description and figure below for a description of Notes.
1) Enter the text for the Notes in the [Description] box.
2) Click the box in the [Notes] window of the [User Chart] dialog box to set the message display method.
• E: Message appears when your ship approaches the user chart object. For a line, message appears when you are “x” miles from the line, which is set with [Range of notes].
• P: Message appears when your ship is 10NM beyond the user chart object object.
• Blank: No message display.
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3) For a line, enter the distance from the line position in the [Range of notes] input box.
Note: You cannot select both Danger and Notes for these symbols; select either Danger or Notes.
"Notes" provide, in the Voyage navigation mode, messages for the operator relative to your vessel’s position. When own ship is x miles from an area or circle chart object, a message appears in the [Monitor Note] dialog box. The message appears for a line (set in [Range of notes]) when own ship is within x miles of the line or x miles after passing the line.
Location of
Notes i
Notes range setting
Own Position
The pop-up window at right appears when own ship approaches a user chart object within the range set.
Example shown for “E” setting
(approaching object).
Note for Circle
9. To continue entering the same symbol, click a new location on the screen and do step 5. To enter a different symbol, do steps 4 and 5.
10. After you have entered all necessary objects, click the [Save] button.
Note: If the [Save] button is not shown, update the user chart to show the button.
11. The [Save as user chart window] appears. Enter a name for the user chart then click the [Save] button.
The figure on the next page shows a user chart and the corresponding entries in the
[User Chart] dialog box.
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• The Line with the name "Coast" is a coastline.
• The Notes for the Circle is “E”. The message that was input in the [Description] box will appear in a pop-up window when your ship arrives inside the Circle.
• The Tidal marks line marks a tidal (current).
• The Area has Radar and Danger checked. This means the area is shown on the radar overlay and is used in chart alert calculation.
• The Label with the name "Point No. 1" is a point label and is also shown on the radar overlay.
• The Label with the name "Wreck" is a common label and has Danger checked; it is used in chart alert calculation.
CIRCLE
TIDAL
LINE (Coast)
LABEL (Point)
LABEL (Label)
AREA
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Note: The following combinations of object and display are not allowed:
• Tidal object with Radar, Danger, Notes
• Clearing line with Radar, Notes
• Label with Notes
The Undo feature, available when creating a route and a user chart, can be accessed from the [Undo] button on the InstantAccess bar, use double-click, or the context-sensitive menu. In user chart creation the feature is used with object and text input as follows:
Tidal, Circle, Current, Label: Delete last-entered object.
Area, Line: Erase last-entered point. For [Area], the area must have at least four points. And for a [Line], there must be at least three points.
Text input: Erase last-entered character or character string.
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User charts created at the ECDIS FEA-2x07 can easily be imported to this ECDIS.
Copy the user charts to a folder (see chapter 17 in the operator’s manual of the FEA-
2x07) in a USB flash memory then do as follows. Note that FEA-2x05 created user charts cannot be imported.
1. Set the USB flash memory to the USB port on the Control Unit.
2. Activate the Voyage planning mode.
3. Click the [Manage Data], [Data Import] and [User Chart] buttons to show the [SE-
LECT DIRECTORY] dialog box.
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4. Select the folder that contains the user chart(s) to be imported then click the [OK] button.
5. Check the user chart(s) to import then click the [Import] button.
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Do steps 1 and 2 in section 10.3 to show the [User Chart] dialog box then click the [Se-
lect] button. Select the user chart to edit then click the [Open] button. Follow the appropriate instructions below.
10.5.1
How to edit objects on the chart area
Drag and drop the object.
Drag point to new location; double-click
Drag point to new location; double-click
How to change corner point on a line How to change corner point in an area
Put the cursor on the location where to insert a corner point, right-click the display area to show the context-sensitive menu then select [Insert].
10.5.2
How to edit objects from the User Chart dialog box
The latitude and longitude position, object name and description of an object can be edited from the [User Chart] dialog box. Open the user chart as described in this section. Double click the item to edit and use the scrollwheel to edit.
Right-click the object to show the context-sensitive menu and select [Delete].
Put the cursor on the point to delete then right click to show the context-sensitive menu. Select [Delete Point]. The line is redrawn.
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User charts can be displayed on the electronic chart. Open the [Mariner] page in the
[Symbol Display] menu and check the user chart items to display. Choose the degree of transparency for the objects with [Density].
Note: Alpha blending technology is used for transparency effects.
1. Click the [PLAN] button on the Status bar to get into the Planning navigation mode.
2. Click the [Manage Data] button on the InstantAccess bar followed by the [User
Chart] button.
UserChart1
UserChart2
3. Check the user chart(s) to delete.
4. Click the [Delete] button then click the [OK] button.
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1. Click the [Plan] button to go to the Voyage planning mode.
2. Click the [Report] button followed by the [User Chart] button to show the [Select
User Chart] dialog box.
3. Select the appropriate user chart then click the [OK] button to show the selected report. See the next several pages for examples of reports.
The full report contains information about each tidal, line, clearing line, label, area and circle in the user chart selected. Check or uncheck the boxes at the top of the display to select the report(s) to display.
Check the report(s) to display.
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The tidal report provides
• Position of the tidal
• Type of tidal (current or predicted)
• Speed and direction of the tidal
• Time of the tidal
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The Line report provides line name and latitude and longitude of each point on the line.
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The Clearing line report shows the name and position of clearing lines entered on the user chart selected.
The area report provides
• Area no. and area name
• The latitude and longitude position of each point of the area
• The description of the area
• "On radar" is shown if the area is shown on the radar overlay.
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The Circle report provides the position and radius of circles drawn on a user chart.
The Label report provides the latitude and longitude position of each label, the name of each label. On radar is shown if the label is shown on the radar overlay.
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Click the [NAVI] button on the Status bar then do as follows to select the user chart(s) to use in route monitoring.
1. Click the [Voyage], [User Chart] and [Select/Unselect] buttons on the
InstantAccess bar to open the [Select Monitor User Chart] dialog box. The [Select
Monitor User Chart] can also be selected by right clicking anywhere inside the
[Route] information box (right side of screen) and then clicking [Monitor User
Chart].
2. Check the chart(s) to use in the [Stored User Chart] window, then click the [<<] and [Open] buttons. The [Monitor Information] dialog box automatically appears, and shows the user charts selected for use in route monitoring. Click a user chart name to see details, in the [Contents] window.
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To cancel only a user chart during route monitoring, get into the Voyage navigation mode, then click the [Voyage], [User Chart], [Select/Unselect] buttons on the Instant-
Access bar to show the [Select Monitor User Chart] dialog box. From the [Selected
User Chart] list, select the user chart(s) to cancel, then click the [>>], and [Open] buttons.
To cancel both route and user chart in route monitoring, get into the Voyage navigation mode, then click the [Voyage] and [Stop Monitor] buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
Route monitor is a means for permanent monitoring of the ship's behavior relative to the monitored route. The [Monitor Information] box displays the data on the ship's position relative to the monitored route. The monitored route consists of the following information, displayed in the electronic chart area:
• The route is displayed with red dots.
• The limits of channels of each leg are displayed with solid red lines. These limits are
used to detect chart alerts when you are monitoring the route. See chapter 8 for how
set those limits.
• Each leg has information about planned speed, shown in the [Monitor Information] box.
• Each leg has information about planned course to steer.
Note: In order to display charts with correctly updated situation, always use current date as Approved until and Display date during your voyage. If your voyage lasts more than one week, set current date at least once per week during your voyage. See
section 5.2 for how to set those dates.
In the Voyage navigation mode, click the [Voyage], [Route] and [Select] buttons on the
InstantAccess bar. Click a route then click the [Open] button.
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Right-click the route name location in the [Route Information] box then select [Select
Route] to show the [Select Route] dialog box. Select a route then click the [Open] button.
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Red box indicates detailed information available in larger scale.
Chart alert area
(alarm, warning)
Waypoint
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When you choose a route for monitoring, the messages shown below appear, on the
[Select Route] dialog box or in a message window, when a route cannot be opened for monitoring.
• "Impossible turn at waypoint XX" (XX=waypoint no.). Geometry of the route makes it impossible for the ship to accomplish a turn. Modify the route to make the turn possible.
• "Unchecked / Check condition differs". The route has not been checked. Check the route, on the [Alert Parameters] page.
• "Monitored in the NAVI mode". The route is currently being monitored.
• "More than one WPT needed". The route has only one waypoint. Add more waypoints to the route.
• "Route monitoring cannot be started. Please check ship’s position and conditions."
Click the [OK] button to close the message. Check ship’s position and conditions of the route.
The route check which occurs after selecting a route can take longer with C-Map or
CM-ENC charts. Wait until the completion of the check.
If you have small-scale chart(s) on display that have the whole eastern/western (0-
180°E/0-180°W) hemisphere and a part of the other hemisphere on display, there is a limitation to display a route. To avoid this, set chart center so that the whole eastern/western hemisphere is not on the screen.
Route monitoring is temporarily stopped (route is greyed out) and an alert appears when position, speed or heading is lost. To restore route monitoring, change the sensor system from System to Local (from the Sensor Information box), manually enter the lost data, check [Set Drift], then switch to the DR mode.
Route data is sent to the radar (ex. FAR-2xx7 series) at the start of route monitoring or when the ship transits a waypoint. If a route is not displayed on the radar, stop then restart monitoring at the ECDIS. A route is erased from the radar when route monitoring is stopped or the ECDIS is restarted. To redisplay the route, stop then restart monitoring at the ECDIS.
There are two methods to stop route monitoring: (1) Get into the Voyage navigation mode, then click the [Voyage] and [Stop Monitor] buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
(2) Get into the Voyage navigation mode, then click the [Voyage], [Route] and [Unselect] buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
When alert 691, 692 or 693 occurs, route monitoring is automatically stopped. See
“route monitoring is stopped” in the Troubleshooting table in section 24.5 for details.
You can specify what parts of the monitored route to display.
Click the [DISP], [SET] and
[Symbol DISP] buttons on the
InstantAccess bar. Click the
[Route] tab.
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Click the [Voyage] and [Monitor INFO] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to show the
[Monitor Information] dialog box. Click the [Waypoints] tab to show waypoint info.
*
* Scroll list horizontally to view below items.
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No.
Item
1 To WPT, GO button
Description
The system chooses a next waypoint automatically. Check that the To waypoint is the desired one. The system will automatically advance to a next waypoint when you pass the To waypoint. The default To WPT is WPT2. If you desire a different one, select it here and the click the [GO] button.
Distance
Departure
Distance from current position to selected waypoint.
The time the route was selected for monitoring.
The average speed over the ground, measured every 30 seconds.
2
Actual Average
SPD
Waypoint list
3 Check ETA window
The waypoint list provides for each waypoint WPT no., name, latitude and longitude position, ETA, plan speed, bearing and distance to leg*, steering mode (rhumb line or great circle), radius, channel limit, speed max, and margin.The bearing to a leg and the display method for leg distance can be
changed. For details, see section 9.4.1. *Can be changed. see [Leg/NM]
on page 9-5.
Parameters for checking ETA. The arrow to the left of [Check ETA] collapse or display the [Waypoints] and [Linked User Chart] tabs.
WPT, Distance Select a WPT to find the distance to that waypoint from current position.
Plan The planned ETA to the selected waypoint.
Actual
Off Plan
The actual ETA to the selected waypoint.
The time difference between planned ETA and calculated ETA to final
WPT, when different. The indication is prefixed with "-" if earlier than planned; "+" if later than planned.
SPD Calculation
Enter ETA (time and date) to find the speed to use to arrive by the ETA.
Suggested SPD The system calculates suggested speed so that ETA to the WPT selected would be same as planned ETA if type of optimization was "Time table".
Start Calculate Click to start calculation. The button label changes to [Stop Calculate].
4 Total WPTs The total number of waypoints in the route.
Total Distance The total distance of the route.
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Click the [Voyage] and [Monitor INFO] buttons on the InstantAccess bar, then click the
[Linked User Chart] tab in the [Monitor Information] dialog box.
The [Linked User Chart] list shows all the user charts linked with the monitored route and their contents. Click a user chart name to show the contents of the chart in the
[Contents] window. Items with a checkmark are activated. For the [Check ETA] window, see the preceding page.
In route monitoring, you can cursor pick user chart objects to show their information.
Put the cursor on the user chart symbol to show the pop-up menu. Select [User Chart
INFO] from the pop-up menu. Below are some examples of user chart info.
User chart INFO: Circle User chart INFO: Line User chart INFO: Area
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The monitored route can be transferred to the Voyage planning mode. This is useful when you don't need the route for monitoring but want to edit it. To transfer the monitored route, click the [Voyage], [Route] and [Move to Plan] buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
Up to five planned routes can be shown on the display. If you try to display another route, the route list appears. Deselect a route in order to transfer the monitored route to the Voyage planning mode.
Note: When the monitored route is changed to a planned route, using the [Move to
Plan] function, the operating mode changes from the Navigation voyage mode to the
Voyage planning mode.
The instant track feature provides a temporary track, consisting of four waypoints, to return to or deviate from the monitored route. Correct data from navigation sensors is essential to this function.
There are two instant track modes: [Safe Off Track] and [Back to Track].
[Safe Off Track] : This mode provides a track from the monitored route to a safe location to avoid collision or the like.
[Back to Track] . This mode creates a track to follow to return to the monitored route when the vessel goes outside the channel limits.
The mode is automatically selected according to whether a monitored route is active or not and the amount of off course. Further, if a monitored route is active while following the instant track route, the instant track mode can be changed manually.
Condition
Neither monitored route nor instant track route active.*
• Both monitored route and instant track route are active.*
• The absolute value of off track is within the channel limit setting.
• Both monitored route and instant track route active.*
• The absolute value of off track is outside the channel limit setting.
Mode
Safe Off Track
Safe Off Track
Back to Track
Manual mode switching
No
Yes
Yes
* An additional instant track route can be joined to the instant track route related to a monitored route.
The parameters for the instant track (channel limit, turn radius, etc.) can be set on the
[Instant Track] page. See section 21.4.
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11.8.1
Safe off track mode
If it becomes necessary to deviate from the monitored route; for example, to avoid collision, use the [Safe Off Track] mode to create an instant track to a safe location.
Click here to show drop down list to select mode.
1. With a monitored route active, click the
[Instant Track] button on the
InstantAccess bar to the show the
[Instant Track] dialog box. The message "Please click a destination." appears on the [Planning] page.
When monitored route is active
Note 1: If a monitored route is active, the [Back to Track] mode can also be selected.
Note 2: If a monitored instant track route is already active, an instant track mode different from the currently active one can be selected.
2. Click a destination. The location is marked with an orange circle and arrow. The message "Please click a point to decide an angle." appears in the [Instant Track] dialog box. The location must be within 50 NM of current position.
3. Roll the trackball to select the angle of approach to the destination then click.
Current position
Monitored route
T2
T1
WPT2
Destination
WPT2
T4
T3
Instant track waypoints
(orange)
Instant track
(orange)
Click destination point . A circle and arrow appear.
Click a location to set desired angle of approach. Instant track is drawn.
The system uses ship position, speed, angle of approach to create an instant track route. The track is also checked for hazardous objects and the like against the chart alerts.
During the calculation, the [Instant Track] dialog box window shows "Checking" in the
[Status] field. If, after completion of the calculation, the track is suitable, the message
"OK" replaces "Checking". The track and its waypoints, labeled [T1] - [T4], are colored orange. The track is saved to the database as "Instant Track_XXX" (XXX=001 - 400).
If there is a problem with the track, an error message appears and the track is erased
from the screen. See section 11.8.3 for all the instant track messages and their mean-
ings.
To return to the monitored route , click a waypoint on a leg of the route to create an instant track route to use to return to the monitored route.
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11.8.2
Back to track mode
When the vessel goes off track, the alert
"172 Off Track Alarm" appears in the
[Alert] box. To create an instant track to return to the monitored route, use the [Back to Track] mode as follows:
Click here to show drop down list to select mode.
1. With a monitored route active, click the [Instant Track] button on the
InstantAccess bar. The message
"Please click a WPT on Leg." appears on the [Planning] page.
Note 1: If a monitored route is active, the [Safe Off Track] mode can also be selected.
When monitored route is active
Note 2: If a monitored instant track route is already active, an instant track mode different from the currently active one can be selected. Further, a completely new instant track route to the original monitored route can be created.
2. Click a leg or a waypoint on the monitored route. The location must be within
50 NM of current position.
Monitored route
Current position
T2
T1
WPT2
WPT2
T3
Click a leg on monitored route.
Instant track
(orange)
Point of return to route
Instant track waypoints
(orange)
The system uses ship position, speed and final waypoint to create a track. The track is also checked for hazardous objects and the like against the chart alerts.
During the calculation, the [Instant Track] dialog box shows "Checking" in the [Status] field. If, after completion of the calculation, the track is suitable, the message "OK" replaces "Checking". The track and its waypoints, labeled [T1] - [T3], are colored orange. The track is saved to the database as "Instant Track_XXX" (XXX=001 - 400).
If there is a problem with the track, an error message appears and the track is erased
from the screen. See section 11.8.3 for all the instant track messages and their mean-
ings.
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11.8.3
Instant track messages
The table below shows all the instant track messages and their meanings.
Message
(1) Instant Track mode
"Back to Track"
"Safe Off Track"
(2) Check result, error message
"Could not create the Track."
"Too far destination from own ship."
"Checking"
"OK"
"NG"
"Check error"
"Instant track is expired."
"Too many WPTs in monitoring route."
(3) User operation message
"Please click a destination."
"Please click a point to decide an angle."
"Please click a WPT on leg."
Back to track mode
Safe off track mode
Meaning
The track could not be created.
Selected destination is 50 NM or more from current position.
Checking route.
Instant track checked and is suitable to follow.
Route check failed.
Route check error.
Route monitor timeout.
More than 190 waypoints are in the monitored route. (Instant track cannot be created.)
Color
White
White
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Green
Red
Red
Red
Red
Select a destination in the [Safe Off Track] mode. White
Set the angle of approach in the [Safe Off Track] mode.
White
Click a waypoint on a leg in the [Back to Track] mode.
White
(4) Name of instant track route
InstantTrack_XXX
(XXX: 0001 - 400)
Name of monitored instant track route White
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11.8.4
Instant track details
You can see the location and alert type found in an instant track by clicking the [Details] button on the [Instant Track] dialog box.
Note: If the Status is not [OK], an alert (alarm or warning priority, depending on setting) appears in the Alert box.
11.8.5
How to monitor, stop monitoring an instant track route
If the route check results is "OK", click the [Monitor] button on the [Planning] page in the [Instant Track] dialog box to start monitoring the instant track route. Click the button before the time remaining counts to zero, otherwise the instant track will be cancelled, followed by the message "Instant track is expiration." After the [Monitor] button is clicked the [Monitoring] page is opened. The [Monitoring] page shows the name of the instant track and the instant track mode.
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Click [Monitor] button
The vessel follows the instant track route in the same method as a monitored route, which is greyed out to indicate it is inactive. For the instant track route connected to a monitored route, the previous instant track route is also greyed out to show it is inactive. Any additional instant track routes are erased.
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To close the [Instant Track] dialog box, click the [Close] button. (The system continues monitoring the instant track route.)
The following occurs when sensor data is lost while using the instant track function.
Monitoring condition
Instant track route monitoring.
No monitored route
Monitored route active
Result
• An instant track route under creation is deleted. No route can be created.
• The [Stop] button is pushed or the instant track route is followed until its completion.
• After the instant track route is completed, an error message appears and the [Instant Track] dialog box closes.
An instant track route under creation is deleted.
After the route is completed, an error message appears and the [Instant Track] dialog box closes.
Click the [Stop] button on the [Monitoring] page in the [Instant Track] dialog box to stop monitoring the instant track route. The system returns to monitoring the monitored route and the [Planning] page of the [Instant Track] dialog box opens.
For the [Back to Track] mode, the instant track mode is canceled when the vessel returns to the monitored route. The instant track is greyed out to show that it is inactive.
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11.8.6
How to return to a monitored route when following an instant track route (safe off track mode only)
Do the following to return to a monitored route while following an instant track route.
1. While monitoring an instant track route, click the [Original Route] dialog box and its [Monitoring] page in the [Instant Track] dialog box to show the [Select Route] dialog box. Check [Planned Route] to show a list of planned routes, or check [Instant Track] to show a list of instant track routes.
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2. Select the route to use. The original route or the instant track route currently in use cannot be selected.
3. Click the [Open] button to close the dialog box. The vessel starts following the newly selected route.
When an instant track route is completed, the vessel starts following the route selected at step 2.
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11.8.7
Button label and equipment state
The label on the button at the position circled in the figure below changes according to the state of the instant track.
Instant track state
Creating
Monitoring
Return to original route after back to track mode
* Button inoperative.
TCS state
OFF
ON
OFF
ON*
OFF
ON
Button label
Monitoring
Execute (same function as Monitoring)
Stop
Stop
Reset (Instant track is deleted; another instant track maybe created)
Reset
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With multiple units (FMD-3xx0, FCR-2xx9, FAR-3xx0) connected, the master unit can share a monitored route with the units mentioned above.
Follow the procedure below to enabling the route sharing feature.
1. Open the menu, select [Monitoring] from the [Shared] menu to show the [Setting] dialog box.
ECD001
ECD002
2. Right click the equipment ID of the unit to show the pop-up menu. Select [MAS-
TER], [BACKUP], [SYNC] or [CLEAR] as appropriate.
[MASTER]: Assigns selected unit as the master unit. One unit must be assigned as the master unit.
[BACKUP]: Assigns the selected unit to share route monitoring. Only one unit can be assigned to share route monitoring. When route monitoring starts on the master, the route and its information are displayed on the backup.
[SYNC]: Selected unit receives and displays the route data output from the master, but does not monitor the route displayed on the master.
[CLEAR]: Removes the selected unit from route monitoring sharing.
Note: To restore the original setting for units, click the [Status] column, then select
[Reset].
3. Click the [Save] button to save settings, then click the [Close] button to finish.
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This chapter presents the various navigation tools available with the system. With the exception of the divider, the tools listed below are in the [Overlay/NAV Tools] Box.
• TT/AIS (see chapters 13 and 14)
• Echo (see chapter 16)
• RCB Common (see chapter 16)
• Parallel index lines
• Check area
• Range rings
• Predictor
• Anchor watch
• Under keel clearance
• Divider
The [Overlay/NAV Tools] box is located at bottom-right position on the screen. Use the page selection buttons to select desired page.
Page name Minimize button
Page selection buttons
Overlay/NAV Tools box (Check Area page)
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The parallel index lines are useful for keeping a constant distance between own ship and a coastline or a partner ship when navigating. There are six sets of PI lines (PI-
P6) and you can turn them on or off individually. Select the PI line to process with the
[Display] pull-down list then click the [ON] or [OFF] button as appropriate. One, two, three or six lines can be shown - the actual number of lines shown depends on the line interval.
The bearing can be set two ways: with the scrollwheel or dragging the PI line on the screen.
12.2.1
How to activate, deactivate PI lines
Select the PI line(s) set to activate or deactivate with the [Display] drop-down list. Activate or deactivate the set selected with the [ON], [OFF] button.
The [Func. ON], [Func. OFF] button globally activates, deactivates all PI lines selected to ON.
12.2.2
PI line bearing reference
PI line bearing reference may be relative to own ship’s heading (Relative) or referenced to North (True). Select [True] or [REL] as applicable.
12.2.3
Number of PI lines to display
The maximum number of PI lines to display may be selected from 1, 2, 3 or 6 lines as below. The actual number of lines visible may be less depending on line interval. Select the number of lines to display at [Index Lines].
12.2.4
PI line mode
The PI line mode can be set for parallel (0-degrees) or perpendicular (90-degrees).
Select [Parallel] or [Perpendicular] at [Mode].
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12.2.5
How to adjust PI line orientation, PI line interval
There are two ways to adjust PI line orientation and PI line interval: through the menu and on the screen.
1. Set the orientation with [Bearing].
2. Set the line interval with [Distance].
Adjust orientation:
Put cursor on PI line bisecting own ship marker then drag cursor.
Adjust interval:
Put cursor on any PI line other than the one bisecting own ship marker then drag cursor.
How to adjust orientation and interval, multiple PI lines
Adjust orientation:
Put cursor anywhere on PI line (other than own ship marker) then drag cursor.
Adjust interval:
Put cursor on own ship mark then drag cursor.
How to adjust orientation and interval, single PI line
12.2.6
How to reset the PI lines
You can automatically return PI lines to default orientation, 0-degrees for parallel orientation, 90-degrees for perpendicular orientation. This is faster than doing it manually. Click the [Reset] button to reset the parallel lines.
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12.2.7
How to adjust PI line length
You can adjust the forward and backward lengths of a PI line when [Index Lines] is set to 1.
1. Open the main menu and select [NAV Tools], [PI Lines] and [Truncate].
2. If not already displayed, click the ON/OFF button to display the PI line whose length you want to adjust.
3. Click the value in [Forward] and [Backward] columns to adjust their lengths, referring to the illustration below.
4. Click the [Save] button to finish.
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Check area sets the area ahead and around own ship for which to check for safe nav-
igation. See section 8.2 for how to activate own ship check.
The range rings are the concentric set of rings on the ECDIS display. They provide an estimation of the range to an object. You can turn them on or off from the [Ring] page.
Range ring
The interval between rings changes with the chart scale, as shown in the table below.
Chart scale
1:1,000
1:2,000
1:5,000
1:10,000
1:20,000
1:50,000
Ring interval (nm)
0.025
0.05
0.10
0.25
0.5
1.0
Chart scale
1:100,000
1:200,000
1:500,000
1:1,000,000
1:2,000,000
Ring interval (nm)
2.0
4.0
8.0
16.0
20.0
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The predictor is a tool for estimating your ship's future positions and behavior. The onscreen predictor graphic consists of three pieces of your ship, drawn in true scale to successive future positions. The position of the third symbol will be your approximate position at the end of the time interval selected. The predictor is calculated using current speed and rate of turn. Docking speed components (transversal bow speed, transversal stern speed, transversal center speed and rate of turn) are assumed to be stable during the prediction period. The predictor can be used in every steering-state, including manual steering.
To activate and set the Predictor, show the [Predictor] page. Turn the display on or off with [Display]. Set the time (30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 seconds), with [Time].
Movement of predictor
(three pieces)
The Predictor is updated every three seconds internally and the status of the predictor is shown with [Status] as shown in the table below.
OK
Indication
Not Enough Speed
Meaning
Speed is suitable, in accordance with estimation of ship’s dynamics.
Speed is too low, in accordance with estimation of ship’s dynamics.
Not Available. Reset Filter
May Restore.
Calculation not possible, in accordance with estimation of ship’s dynamics.
Note: The ship speed must be 0.5 kn or higher. The predictor may not be displayed or may not work properly if the speed is lower.
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The anchor watch feature checks to see if your ship is drifting when it should be at rest.
Alarm setting
Conning position
: Alarm triggered
To set the anchor watch:
1. Select the [Anchor Watch] page.
2. Set the alarm radius (in nautical miles) with [Drag Circle].
3. Drop the anchor then click the [Drop Anchor] button.
4. Click the [Start Anchor Watch] button to start the anchor watch.
If your vessel travels from the CCRP more than the distance set here, the alert 495
Anchor Watch is generated.
To continue to use the anchor watch, click the [Clear Anchor] button to set the alarm about your conning position. To stop the anchor watch, click the [Stop Anchor Watch] button. The caution is not generated even if your ship drifts more than the distance set with [Drag Circle].
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12.7.1
UKC overview
The UKC is the distance between the deepest point of the vessel's hull and the seabed. The UKC feature continuously checks ship's draught setting (UKC), and actual depth. When the depth gets shallower than the UKC, the Alert 634 “UKC Limit” is generated. And if the current depth is less than the echo alarm setting the echo alarm also is generated. Depth data is required to use the UKC function.
Sea surface
Draught
Under keel clearance (UKC) Distance from keel to seabed
Echo alarm setting
Seabed
Note: The sensor value shown is the depth to the transducer. Convert the value to the distance to the keel.
12.7.2
How to set UKC
1. Select the [UKC] page from the [Overlay/NAV
Tools] box.
2. Use [Echo Alarm Limit] to set the distance for the echo alarm. To activate the alarm, click the
[ON/OFF] button to show [ON].
3. At [UKC Limit], set ship's UKC limit. To activate the UKC feature, click the [ON/OFF] button to show [ON].
4. Use [Current Draught] to set your ship's draft.
Be sure to change the setting whenever the draft changes.
5. Use [Type] to set how to show the seabed in the
[UKC] window, [V-shape] or [Concave]. See the figure on the next page.
6. Click the [Apply] button to affect the changes.
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12.7.3
UKC window
The UKC window provides a visual graphic of the relationship between UKC, draft and current depth. The window can be shown or hidden as desired and located anywhere within the electronic chart area. To show the window, click [Show UKC] on the [UKC] page. To move the window, drag and drop.
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100.2m
V-shape seabed presentation
Concave seabed presentation
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The divider performs the following calculations:
• Range and bearing between two points
• Total TTG from start to end
• TTG between two points
• Total distance from start to end
The divider is available in the Voyage navigation and Voyage planning modes. Only one divider can be displayed. The divider is neither saved nor shared among
FMD-3000, FAR-3xx0, FCR-2xx9.
12.8.1
How to use the divider
Do as shown below to use the divider.
Select New
Divider
Right click starting point
Ship off center
Object INFO
Chart Legend
Manual Update
New Divider
Divider appears.
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00.00
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Drag circle to next point
5.0NM
051.2°
00:00
00:00
00.00
00.00
2.6NM
055.1°
Starting point - TTG to point
- Total TTG
- Total distance
Distance and bearing between points
How to delete points
Point(s) can be deleted. Put the cursor on a point, right click, then select [Delete Points] from the pop-up menu. The point(s) deleted depends on the point selected.
End point
Intermediate point
Delete end point Delete intermediate point
You can also drag from an intermediate point to make another point.
Connecting points are deleted.
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00:00
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11.63NM
170.6°
Drag here
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00:13
10.57NM
10.97NM
213.6°
00:00
00:00
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22.60NM
11.63NM
261.1°
11.63NM
170.6°
00:13
00:13
10.57NM
10.97NM°
213.6°
2.75NM
358.6°
12.8.2
Usage characteristics, limitations
• The distance between points is shown to the hundredths decimal place up to 100
NM and to the tenths decimal place thereafter.
• A maximum of 50 points can be inserted, and the maximum measurable distance between two points is 240.0 NM.
• The TTG value is rounded to the nearest decimal place. Therefore, the displayed total TTG may not equal the sum of all the TTGs.
• The TTG is measurable to 99:00. If the TTG is higher, the TTG indication is
">99:00".
• The ship’s speed must be at least 0.5 kn to calculate TTG.
• The divider cannot be used in latitude higher than 85°.
• In the split screen display, the divider is viewable on both the main and sub views, but is operable only on the main view.
12.8.3
How to deactivate and erase the divider
Get into the Voyage navigation or Voyage planning mode then right-click the screen to show the context-sensitive menu. Select
[Clear Divider].
Ship on center
Object INFO
Chart Legend
Manual Update
Clear Divider
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With connection to a radar, the movement of a maximum of 200 radar-tracked targets can be shown on the chart.
Note: The following conditions must be met to use the TT function:
• The TT data from the radar must be true bearing referenced.
• The speed source must be the same as that used by the radar. If they are different, the following occurs:
• The TT symbol is shown but the vector is not shown.
• The COG, SOG, CTW, STW indication is “missing”.
Do the following to show or hide the TT.
1. Select the [TT/AIS] page from the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box.
2. Click the indication circled in the figure below to show [ON] or [OFF] as appropriate.
Note: The TT, AIS and radar displays can be hidden, when the radar overlay is active.
Click the [CLEAR RADAR] button on the Status bar to hide those displays.
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13.2.1
TT symbols
The symbols used in this equipment comply with IEC 62288 Ed.2.
Symbol Default color
Green
Name Description
Past position point Marks a past position of a TT.
R 01
Green
Green
Red
Green
Red
Target under manual acquisition
Acquired target
Dangerous target
Reference target
Lost target
A target acquired manually is initially indicated with a dashed circle.
Thick solid circle with vector indicating steady state tracking (within three minutes after acquisition).
Dangerous TT (thick solid circle). The ECDIS has its own definition for dangerous target limits, thus a radar may show a target as dangerous while
ECDIS shows it as safe and vice versa.
Used to calculate own ship's over-the-ground speed (echo-referenced speed) for ground stabilization.
Mark a lost TT.
Green Target selected TT selected to show its data.
13.2.2
TT symbol color and size
The color and size of the TT symbol can be changed to your liking. Note that the color of the AIS symbol is also changed.
1. Click the [DISP], [SET] and [Symbol DISP] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to show the [Symbol Display] menu.
2. Click the [Targets] tab.
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3. Select the color among, green, blue, black, magenta and brown, with the [Color] pull-down list.
4. Select the size from standard or small, with the [TT Size] pull-down list.
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A dangerous TT is one whose CPA and TCPA are within the range of the CPA and
TCPA limits set on the [TT/AIS] page in the [Overlay/NAV Tools box]. A dangerous TT is displayed as a blinking target symbol in red until you acknowledge the "TT CPA/TC-
PA" alert. Then the target symbol is displayed in red color.
When a TT whose CPA or TCPA is within the limits set here the buzzer sounds and the Alert 526 "TT CPA/TCPA" appears in the [Alert] box.
13.3.1
How to set the CPA and TCPA limits, enable, disable the alarm
1. Select the [TT/AIS] page from the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box.
2. If the CPA and TCPA alarm is disabled, click [CPA/TCPA] to activate it.
CPA/TCPA alarm ON/OFF
3. Put the cursor on the CPA indication then use the scrollwheel or left button to set the
CPA.
4. Put the cursor on the TCPA indication then use the scrollwheel or left button to set the TCPA.
5. Click the [CPA/TCPA] alarm indication to enable or disable the alarm. The alarm is disabled when the CPA and TCPA indications are greyed out.
CPA setting
TCPA setting
0.5NM 3min
AUTO ACT ALL
A lost TT is displayed on the ECDIS as a blinking target symbol in red. You can set how the lost TT alarm sounds against lost targets as shown below.
13.4.1
How to enable, disable the lost TT alarm
1. Select the [TT/AIS] page from the [Overlay/NAV
Tools] box.
2. Put the cursor on the Lost TGT indication then push the left button to display [OFF], [FILT], or [ALL].
OFF : Disable lost target alarm
FILT : Alarm sounds against TT meeting a specific criteria.
ALL: Alarms sounds against all lost TT.
When a lost TT is within the limits set here the buzzer sounds and the Alert 527 "TT Lost" appears in the [Alert] box.
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13.4.2
How to set the lost TT alarm filter
If you are in a congested area the lost TT alarm may sound against many TT. In this case, you can prevent the alarm from sounding against TT that are under a certain range and/or speed.
1. Right-click the setting of [Lost TGT] on the [TT/AIS] page in the [Overlay/NAV
Tools] box, select [Setting] and open the [Setting.2] page.
(The [Setting.2] page can also be opened from the menu (MENU → [TT/
AIS] → [Setting.1] → [Setting.2].)
2. In the [TT Lost Target Filter] window, set the maximum range to track a target and the minimum ship speed to track.
MAX Range: The maximum range at which to track a lost target. A TT not within this range is not tracked.
MIN Ship Speed: A TT whose speed is slower than set here does not trigger the lost target alarm.
3. Click the [ON/OFF] button to show ON or OFF as appropriate.
Target vectors can be ground stabilized or sea stabilized in the True Motion mode. To select speed over the ground or speed through the water data, open the [SPD] page from the [System Sensor Settings] or [Local System Settings] menu. Select [Bottom] for ground stabilization or [Water] for sea stabilization. The Vector mode indication shows the stabilization mode in the true motion as [True-G] or [True-S]
Sea stabilization is a mode where own ship and all targets are referenced to the sea using a compass heading and single-axis log water speed inputs in the true motion mode. Ground stabilization is a mode where own ship and all targets are referenced to the ground using the ground track or set and drift inputs. If the accuracy seems unsatisfactory, enter set and drift corrections.
In the true motion mode, all fixed targets such as land, navigational marks and ships at anchor remain stationary on the radar overlay with vector length zero. But in the presence of wind and/or current, the vectors appear on fixed targets representing the reciprocal of set and drift affecting own ship unless set and drift values are properly entered.
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In) the true vector mode, there are two types of stabilization: ground stabilization
(True-G) and sea stabilization (True-S). The stabilization mode is automatically selected according to speed selection, as shown in the table below.
Speed selection True vector mode
LOG(WT) True-S
LOG(BT)
POSN
REF
True-G
True-G
True-G
MAN True-S
MAN w/set & drift True-G
Relative vectors on targets that are not moving over the ground such as land, navigational marks and ships at anchor will represent the reciprocal of own ship's ground track. A target whose vector passes through own ship is on a collision course. (Dotted lines in the figure are for explanation only.)
Buoy
Target on collision course
Own ship
Target on collision course
Buoy
Own ship
True vectors in head-up mode
Relative vectors in head-up mode
To set the vector, click the vector time and vector reference indications in the [TT/AIS] page to set them.
Vector time
Vector reference
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13.6.1
How to display target data for individual TT
Put the cursor on a TT then push the TARGET DATA key.
Click the target for which you want to show its data.
To erase TT data from a data box, click the appropriate close data button.
The basic TT data display shows the following information:
• Target's number. The same number as the matching target on the radar. When a target is erased the number will not be reused until the power is re-set or more than
200 targets are acquired.
• Bearing (BRG) and distance (RNG) of the target from own ship
• True speed (SOG) and true course (COG) of the target
• CPA and TCPA. A negative TCPA value means that you have already passed the closest point and the TT is going away from own ship.
• Bow Closest Range (BCR) and Bow Closest Time (BCT)
Title bar
TT No.
Range
Speed over ground
CPA
TCPA
Bow crossing range
Bow crossing time
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The past position display shows equally time-spaced dots marking past positions of
TT. A new dot is added at preset time intervals until the preset number is reached. If a TT changes its speed, the spacing will be uneven. If it changes course, its plotted course will not be a straight line.
You can set the plot interval and the presentation mode on the [TT/AIS] page in the
[Overlay/NAV Tools] box, at the locations circled in the illustration below.
13.7.1
How to enable/disable the past position display, select past position reference
Select the [TT/AIS] page from the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box. Click the indications circled in the figure below to set the plot interval (or disable the display) and the past position reference (true or relative).
Plot interval, past position display ON/OFF
Past position reference
13.7.2
Past position point attributes
You can define past position point attributes for TT by points and style.
1. Click the [DISP], [SET] and [Symbol DISP] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to show the [Symbol Display] menu.
2. Click the [Targets] tab.
3. At [TT Points], select the number of points to show.
4. At [Style], select the style for the past position points. The choices are [Points] and
[Points and Dots].
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The TT source can be either a radar antenna or the TTM sentence. Normally, select the radar antenna chosen to display radar echoes as the TT source.
To automatically select the radar currently displaying radar echoes as the TT source, check the [SYNC. ANT] box on the [TT/AIS] page in the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box.
The TT source is either antenna or TTM data
CCRP button
With SYNC. ANT checked, the antenna chosen to display radar echoes is automatically selected as the TT source.
• Antenna (RAS001 to RAS010) or other sensor (OTR001 to OTR010) whose SFID
(Service Flow ID) starts with [RA].
Antenna example: RAS001 is shown as [ANT_1], RAS002 is shown as [ANT_2].
Other sensor example: The SFID set at installation; for example, RA0201.
• With [SYNC. ANT] checked, the antenna selected on the [Echo] page in the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box is marked with an asterisk.
• With [SYNC. ANT] checked, the checkmark is removed when a selection is made the drop-down box.
• SYNC. ANT is inoperative if no antenna is registered.
• The reference position for the TTM sentence is the antenna position.
• The [CCRP/ANT] button in the TT/AIS page of the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box selects the reference position to use in the TTM sentence, either CCRP or antenna.
Note: When the radar picture from the FCR-2xx9 or FAR-3xx0 series radar (IEC
623388 Ed. 2 compliant) is fed via LAN, there may be a difference between the radar picture and the TT position. If this occurs, set the reference position as CCRP with the
[CCRP/ANT] button in the TT/AIS page of the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box.
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An AIS transponder can be connected to the ECDIS to display AIS targets received from an AIS transponder. The ECDIS can store up to 2,000 AIS targets in its storage buffer. When this buffer becomes full of AIS targets, Alert 533 “AIS Target Capacity
100%” is generated to alert you that the storage buffer is full. The storage buffer contains automatic dead reckoning for all AIS targets, which is based on reported Speed
Over Ground (SOG), Course Over Ground (COG), Rate Of Turn (ROT) and heading.
The storage buffer also contains calculation of range, bearing, CPA, TCPA, etc. The
CPA and TCPA limits set for dangerous targets are common for TT and AIS targets.
This radar can activate 500 AIS targets. The Alert 535 “AIS Target Activate 100%” appears when 500 AIS targets are activated.
The frequency for update of AIS transponder-sent data depends on speed and course of tracked AIS target. The table below shows the IMO standardized reporting rates for the AIS transponder. Based on the table below, the ECDIS defines which AIS targets are in tracking or lost. When you acknowledge the lost target alert, the AIS symbol is removed from the ECDIS display.
Type of Ship
Class A: Navigation status is “anchor” or “not under command” or “moored” or “aground”, and SOG < 3 kn
Class A: Navigation status is “anchor” or “not under command” or “moored” or “aground”, and SOG ≥ 3kn
Class A: 0kn ≤ SOG < 14kn
Class A: 14kn ≤ SOG ≤ 23kn
Class A: SOG > 23kn
Class B: “CS” SOG < 2kn
Class B: “CS” SOG ≥ 2kn
Class B: “SO” 0 kn ≤ SOG < 2kn
Class B: “SO” 2 kn ≤ SOG < 14kn
Class B: “SO” 14 kn ≤ SOG ≤ 23kn
Class B: “SO” SOG > 23kn
Class A and Class B: no SOG available
AIS SAR aircraft
AIS aid to navigation
AIS base station
AIS search and rescue transponder
IMO nominal reporting interval
3 min
10 s
10 s
6 s
2 s
3 min
30 s
3 min
30 s
15 s
5 s
N/A
10 s
3 min
10 s
N/A
Lost target indication reporting interval
10 min
50 s
50 s
30 s
10 s
10 min
150 s
10 min
150 s
75 s
25 s
10 min
50 s
10 min
50 s
10 min
An AIS transponder "sees" all ships fitted with an AIS transponder belonging to either
Class A or Class B.
Additionally the AIS transponder receives messages other than messages from ships:
• AIS Base station
• AIS on airborne SAR craft
• AIS on ATON (AIS aid to navigation)
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There can be several hundreds or several thousands AIS targets, and of those only a few will be significant for your ship. To remove unnecessary AIS targets from the EC-
DIS display, the feature "active and sleeping AIS targets" is available. Initially any new
AIS target received by an AIS transponder is not-active (="sleeping"). Such non-active targets are shown with a small triangle. The operator can pick any AIS target and change it from non-active to active. Active AIS targets are shown with a large triangle with speed vector, headline, rot indicator, etc. Further, the operator can pick active AIS targets and change their status to non-active.
An indication of AIS target display capacity limit is given well before it is reached.
When 95% of the operator-set limit is reached for displayed AIS targets, the Alert 530
"AIS Target Display 95%" appears. When the operator-set limit is reached, the Alert
531 "AIS Target Display 100%" appears.
An indication of AIS target processing capacity limit is given well before it is reached.
The Alert 532 "AIS Target Capacity 95%" is given when 95 percent of 2,000 targets are in the storage buffer and the Alert 533 "AIS Target Capacity 100%" is given when
2,000 targets or more are in the storage buffer. The system releases the AIS Alerts
"536 CPA/TCPA" and 537 "AIS Lost". Only active AIS targets generate alerts. The operator can enable or disable AIS target alerts as desired. The feature "active and sleeping AIS targets" is very effective for focusing on only those AIS targets which need supervision. The ECDIS further eases the task of the operator by automatically changing non-active targets to active targets, if they meet the dangerous target limits set by CPA and TCPA.
Then the AIS is turned on, AIS targets are marked with appropriate AIS symbol as below.
Symbol
Default color
Green
Green
Name
AIS tracked target past position point
Sleeping AIS target
Description
Marks a past position of an AIS target.
Denote sleeping AIS symbol. (Lines are thinner than Active AIS symbol.)
ABC
Green
Green
Activated AIS target
Activated target, true scale symbol
Denote active AIS target, with vector.
Lines are thicker than sleeping AIS symbol. Vessel name is shown (default setting).
Active AIS target with symbol shown in true scale.
Red Dangerous AIS target Target's CPA and TCPA are within the
CPA and TCPA settings. Vector shown.
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Symbol
Default color
Green
Name
No heading/COG target
Green Heading-turn indicator
Description
AIS symbols are shown in a broken lines in the following cases:
• No water or ground tracking speed of your ship, or there is no speed data. All
AIS symbols are shown in broken lines.
• No speed data from AIS target. The symbol of the corresponding AIS target is shown in broken lines. A target with neither a reported heading nor COG is oriented toward the top of the operational display area.
Shows target's direction of turning.
Green AIS ATON Aids to navigation
Green Virtual AIS ATON Denote virtual AIS
Green
Green
SAR-AIRCRAFT
AIS base station
Green AIS select symbol Target selected to display its data.
ABC
Red AIS lost symbol X is superimposed on the AIS target symbol and is flashing.
ABC
Note 1: The equipment continues to process AIS targets when the AIS feature is switched off. When the AIS is again turned on, symbols are immediately displayed.
Note 2: AIS symbols are momentarily erased after the screen is redrawn when the heading is changed from the Head-up mode.
Note 3: When no AIS data is received, the Alert 380 "AIS COM Error" appears in the
[Alert] box. Check the AIS transponder.
Note 4: An AIS target is declared a lost target if it is not detected in five consecutive reporting periods.
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Before you embark on a voyage, set your navigation status, ETA, destination, draught and crew, on the [Voyage Data] page in the [NAV Status] menu. The data entered here is reflected to the AIS transponder.
1. Open the MENU then click both [NAV Status] in the [TT/AIS] menu and the [Voyage Data] tab.
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2. Click the [Navigational Status] drop-down list then select your navigational status, from the list below.
• Underway using engine
• At anchor
• Not under command
• Restricted maneuverability
• Constrained by her draught
• Moored
• Aground
• Engaged in fishing
• Under way sailing
• Reserved for high speed craft
• Reserved for wing in ground
• Reserved for future use (x3)
• AIS-SART (active)
• Not defined
3. Enter the number of persons onboard (0 - 8191) at [Persons].
4. Enter ship's draught (0.0 - 25.5 (m)) at [MAX Draught].
5. Enter your ETA at [ETA], in UTC.
Day: two digits
Month: Three-character abbreviation
Year: Four digits
6. Enter your destination at [Destination], using a maximum of 20 characters.
7. Click the [Save] button to register the settings. The settings are sent to the AIS transponder.
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Targets that are being tracked by an AIS transponder can also be displayed on the
ECDIS display. To show or hide AIS target, select the [TT/AIS] page from the [Overlay/
NAV Tools] box. Click the indication circled in the figure below to display [DISP OFF],
[DISP FILT], [DISP ALL] or [FUNC OFF].
DISP OFF : Turns off the AIS display. (Tracking continues internally.)
DISP FILT : Targets are shown according to the AIS DISP filter settings, on the [TT/
AIS] menu.
DISP ALL: Shows all AIS targets within the range set.
FUNC OFF : Deactivates the AIS function.
The maximum number of AIS targets on the ECDIS display is 1000. The number of
AIS targets on display can be limited by filtering AIS targets (option DISP FIL), then
the max. number of AIS target on display is user defined. See section 14.5.
Note: The AIS, TT and radar displays can be hidden, when the radar overlay is active.
Click the [CLEAR RADAR] button on the Status bar to hide those displays.
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1. Right-click [AIS] on the [TT/AIS] page in the [Overlay/NAV Tools box], select [Setting] and open the [Setting.1] page.
(The [Setting.1] page can also be opened from the menu (MENU → [TT/
AIS] → [Setting] → [Setting.1].)
2. In the [AIS DISP Filter] window, set each item referring to the descriptions below.
• Click the button of [Class A], [Class B] and [Base Station] to show [OFF] or [ON] to hide or show those targets.
• Set the maximum range with [MAX Range]. Any target beyond the range set here will not be displayed.
• Set the ship speed for AIS targets, with [MIN Ship Speed]. Any AIS target whose speed is lower than that set here will not be displayed.
3. Click the [Save] button to save settings. Click the [Close] button to close the dialog box.
Note: AIS and tracked target viewing limitations are as follows:
• AIS and tracked targets are displayed on top of chart 1:1,000,001 for S57 charts.
• AIS and tracked targets are displayed on top of chart 1:1,900,001 for ARCS charts. This allows display of AIS and tracked targets on top of the largest scale ocean charts (original scale 1:3,500,000) when they are zoomed to "overscale".
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A dangerous AIS target is one whose CPA and TCPA are within the range of the CPA and TCPA limits set in the information area. A dangerous AIS target is displayed as a blinking target symbol in red as long as you acknowledge the "AIS CPA/TCPA" alert.
Then the target symbol is displayed in red color.
When a target whose CPA or TCPA is within the limits set here the buzzer sounds and the Alert 536 "AIS CPA/TCPA" appears in the [Alert] box.
1. Select the [TT/AIS] page from the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box.
CPA setting
CPA/TCPA
Alarm ON/OFF
DISP ALL
0.5NM 4min
AUTO ACT FILT
TCPA setting
2. If the CPA and TCPA values are blank, click [CPA/TCPA] to show them.
3. Put the cursor on the CPA indication then use the scrollwheel or left button to set the CPA.
4. Put the cursor on the TCPA indication then use the scrollwheel or left button to set the TCPA.
5. Click the [CPA/TCPA] alarm indication to enable or disable the alarm. The alarm is disabled when the CPA and TCPA indications are greyed out.
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14.7.1
Enabling, disabling automatic activation of sleeping targets
Enable or disable the automatic activation of sleeping targets from the [TT/AIS] page of the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box. Click the indication below to enable or disable automatic activation. The CPA/TCPA alarm must be active to get automatic activation of
AIS targets.
DISP ALL
0.5NM 4min
AUTO ACT FILT ON/OFF for automatic activation of sleeping targets
OFF : Turn off automatic activation.
AUTO ACT FILT: Activate the sleeping targets that meet the criteria set in
AUTO ACT ALL: Activate all sleeping targets.
14.7.2
Conditions for automatic activation of sleeping targets
You can get automatic activation of sleeping AIS targets. Open the [TT/AIS] menu, select [Setting] then click the [Setting.1] tab.
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MAX Range: Set the max. range at which to get automatic activation.
MIN Ship Speed: Set the minimum ship speed to get automatic activation.
Except Class B: Exclude class B AIS targets from automatic activation.
Be sure the label of the [OFF/ON] button shows [ON] for the items to use automatic activation.
14. AIS TARGET FUNCTIONS
You can sleep all activated targets. Open the [TT/AIS] menu, select [Setting] and then click the [Setting.1] tab. Click the button to the right of [Sleep All Targets] then click the
[Set] button.
If AIS data is not received from a vessel within a certain interval, the corresponding target becomes a lost target. The target is marked with the lost target symbol, which is red and flashing. The buzzer sounds and the Alert 537 "AIS Lost" appears in the
Alert box. After the target is acknowledged, the lost target is erased from the screen.
If Alert 537 is not acknowledged, lost AIS target symbol will be automatically removed from display. In case of a sleeping AIS target, the buzzer does not sound.
14.9.1
How to enable, disable the AIS lost target alarm
1. Select the [TT/AIS] page from the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box.
DISP ALL
0.5NM 4min
AUTO ACT FILT
2. Put the cursor on the Lost TGT indication then push the left button to display
[OFF], [FILT], or [ALL].
OFF: Disable lost target alarm
FILT: Alarm sounds against targets meeting a specific criteria.
ALL: Alarms sounds against all lost targets.
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14.9.2
How to set the AIS lost target alarm filter
You can select what AIS targets to exclude from the lost target alarm, on the [Setting.
2] page in the [TT/AIS] menu.
MAX Range: Set the max. range at which a target must be to be declared a lost target.
MIN Ship Speed: Set the minimum ship speed a target must obtain to be declared a lost target.
Except Class B: Exclude class B AIS targets from the AIS lost target alarm.
Target vectors can be ground stabilized or sea stabilized in the True Motion mode. To select speed over the ground or speed through the water data, open the [SPD] page from the [System Sensor Settings] or [Local System Settings] menu. Select [Bottom] for ground stabilization or [Water] for sea stabilization. The Vector mode indication shows the stabilization mode in the true motion as [True-G] or [True-S].
Sea stabilization is a mode where own ship and all targets are referenced to the sea using a compass heading and single-axis log water speed inputs in the true motion mode. Ground stabilization is a mode where own ship and all targets are referenced to the ground using the ground track or set and drift inputs. If the accuracy seems unsatisfactory, enter set and drift corrections.
In the true motion mode, all fixed targets such as land, navigational marks and ships at anchor remain stationary on the radar overlay with vector length zero. But in the presence of wind and/or current, the vectors appear on fixed targets representing the reciprocal of set and drift affecting own ship unless set and drift values are properly entered.
In the true vector mode, there are two types of stabilization: ground stabilization (True-
G) and sea stabilization (True-S). The stabilization mode is automatically selected according to speed selection, as shown in the table on the next page. Manual selection is available with [Stabilization Mode] in the [SPD] page: [Bottom], [True-G], [Water],
[True-S].
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Speed selection
LOG (WT)
LOG (BT)
POSN
REF
MAN
MAN w/set & drift
Relative vectors on targets that are not moving over the ground such as land, navigational marks and ships at anchor will represent the reciprocal of own ship's ground track. A target whose vector passes through own ship is on a collision course.
True vector mode
True-S
True-G
True-G
True-G
True-S
True-G
DISP ALL
0.5NM 4min
AUTO ACT FILT
Vector time and vector reference can be set from the [TT/AIS] page in the [Overlay/
NAV Tools] box. Click the vector length and vector reference indications to set them.
Vector time
Vector reference
Left click an active AIS target to show its data.
Title bar
MMSI
Vessel name
Bearing
Range
Course over ground
Speed over ground
CPA
TCPA
Bow cross range
Bow cross time
Position
Normal/Expand button
Scroll buttons
Close button
Heading
Rate of turn
Navigation status
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Left click an active AIS target. Click the [Expand] button on the [AIS Info] box to show expanded AIS data.
Title bar
MMSI
Vessel name
Bearing
Range
Course over ground
Speed over ground
CPA
TCPA
Bow cross range
Bow cross time
Position
Normal/Expand button
Scroll buttons
Close button
Heading
Rate of turn
Navigation status
Position sensor
Position sensor accuracy
(HIGH, LOW)
Call sign
IMO No.
Length
Width
Draught
Destination
ETA
AIS version no.
Ship & Cargo type
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The past position display shows equally time-spaced dots marking past positions of activated AIS targets. A new dot is added at preset time intervals until the preset number is reached. If a target changes its speed, the spacing will be uneven. If it changes course, its plotted course will not be a straight line.
Past Positions (or the length of trace) and presentation mode can be set on the information area, as shown in the next section.
a) Ship turning b) Ship running straight c) Ship reduced speed d) Ship increased speed
14.12.1 How to enable/disable the past position display, set past position reference
Select the [TT/AIS] page from the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box. Click the indications circled in the figure at right to set the plot interval (or disable the display) and the past position bearing reference (true or relative).
Note: The number of past position points and points style can be selected on the
[Targets] page. See section 13.7.2.
Plot interval, display ON/OFF
Past position bearing reference
DISP ALL
0.5NM 4min
AUTO ACT FILT
You can see own ship's data on the [Own Ship] page in the [NAV Status] menu. Open the menu then click both [NAV Status] in the [TT/AIS] menu and the [Own Ship] tab.
MMSI: 457804356
Name: FURUNO Voyager
Call Sign: JZ5890312
Type: 0
Description: All ships of this type
Length(LOA): 223.2 m
Width: 31.8 m
Ref Bow: 3.3 m
Ref Port: 2.8 m
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You can send and receive messages via the VHF link, to a specified destination
(MMSI) or all AIS-equipped ships within communication range of your ship. Messages can be sent to warn of safety of navigation, for example, an iceberg sighted. Routine messages are also permitted. Short safety-related messages are only an additional means to broadcast safety information. They do not remove the requirements of the
GMDSS.
15.1.1
How to send an AIS safety message
Note: If you are using the Trackball Control Unit
RCU-026, display the software keyboard ([DISP] button, [ ], [ON] on the InstantAccess bar) before starting this procedure.
1. In the Voyage navigation mode, click the [MSG] and [Safety MSG] buttons on the
InstantAccess bar to show the [Message] dialog box.
MMSI of sender
MMSI of receiver
(MMSI or “Broadcast”)
Type of message
(Binary, Safety)
Date received
Status of message
(Read, Unread)
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2. Click the [New] button.
3. At [Send to], select where to send the message. Select [Broadcast] to send the message to all AIS-equipped ships within communication range, or select [MMSI] and enter the MMSI of the ship where to send the message.
4. At [Type], select the type of message, [Safety] or [Binary] (routine).
5. At [Channel], select the channel to use to send the message.
6. At [Description], enter the text of your message. The no. of characters available depends on the type of message.
Safety message broadcast: 161 characters
Binary message broadcast: 156 characters
Safety message addressed to MMSI: 156 characters
Binary message addressed to MMSI: 151characters
7. Click the [Send] button to send the message.
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15.1.2
How to manage received and sent AIS safety messages
When an AIS message is received, the alert 539 “AIS Message Received” appears.
Do the following to view the message.
Click the [MSG] and [Safety MSG] buttons on the InstantAccess bar. Click the [Receive Box] or [Send Box] button as appropriate. Click a message to view its contents.
1. Click the [Receive Box] or [Send Box] as appropriate.
2. Click the box that is before the date to show a checkmark. (All messages can be checked or unchecked with the context-sensitive menu. Right-click the box to the left of [Date] then select [Select All] or [Deselect All] as applicable.)
3. Click the [Delete] button.
Note: A large amount of messages may take some time to delete.
1. Click the [Trash Box] button.
2. Click the box that is before the date to show a checkmark. (All messages can be checked or unchecked with the context-sensitive menu. Right-click the box to the left of [Date] then select [Select All] or [Deselect All] as applicable.)
3. Click the [Delete] button.
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Navtex (Navigational Telex) is an international automated medium frequency directprinting service for delivery of navigational and meteorological warnings and forecasts, as well as urgent marine safety information to ships.
Navtex messages can be received and read in the Voyage navigation mode.
15.2.1
How to receive Navtex messages
Do the following to display a NAVTEX message:
1. Click the [MSG] and [NAVTEX MSG] buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
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GUNNERY EXERCISE 2300Z to 0830Z
2. Click the message to view. The text of the message appears in the [Description] box.
15.2.2
How to manage received Navtex messages
1. Click the [MSG] and [NAVTEX MSG] buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
2. Click the [Trash Box] button.
3. Click the box that is before the date to show a checkmark in the box. (All messages can be checked or unchecked with the context-sensitive menu. Right-click the box to the left of [Date] then select [Select All] or [Deselect All] as applicable.)
4. Click the [Delete] button.
Note: A large amount of messages may take some time to delete.
1. Click the [MSG] and [NAVTEX MSG] buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
2. Click the box that is before the date to show a checkmark in the box. (All messages can be checked or unchecked with the context-sensitive menu. Right-click the box to the left of [Date] then select [Select All] or [Deselect All] as applicable.)
3. Click the [Delete] button.
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The radar overlay has the radar echo image overlaid on the ECDIS chart display, in the Voyage navigation mode. The radar video signal can be fed from a FURUNO radar connected to the ECDIS via LAN, or via the optional Radar Connection Box (RCB-
002) in the case of a FURUNO radar or a non-FURUNO radar.
This ECDIS has many features to support exact match in scale and orientation of the chart and radar echo image. Exact match of the radar echo image and chart is an essential security feature. If the radar echo image and the chart display match, then the mariner can rely on what he sees and the mariner also gets a very good confirmation that his navigation sensors (such as gyro and position receivers) operate properly and accurately. However, if the mariner is unable to achieve exact match, it is a very strong indication that something is wrong and he should not rely on what he sees.
If a radar echo and a chart object occupy the same geographical position, the one selected as having priority (with [Priority] on the [Echo] page in the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box) is displayed.
Selected scale of displayed chart also defines scale of radar overlay. When you change the chart scale, the scale of the radar overlay is automatically changed. The table below shows the standard scale and equivalent radar range.
Radar range (nm)
0.25
0.5
0.75
1.5
3
Standard scale
1:4,000
1:8,000
1:12,000
1:22,000
1:45,000
Radar range (nm)
6
12
24
48
96
Standard scale
1:90,000
1:180,000
1:350,000
1:700,000
1:1,500,000
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Radar echoes can be output to the ECDIS and shown on its display. Like details on
S57 charts, the radar overlay can be displayed or removed from the chart display. The transparency of the echo display can be set from the [Echo] page in the [Overlay/NAV
Tools] box. To activate and setup the radar overlay, do the following:
1. Select the [Echo] page from the [Overlay/NAV
Tools] box.
2. Click the [ON/OFF] button at [Display] to show
[ON] (radar overlay ON) to activate the overlay.
"Status: OK" appears under [Antenna] if the radar signal is being received. "Status: No Data" is displayed if there is no radar signal.
Note: The TT display, together with the AIS and radar displays, can also be hidden by clicking [CLEAR RADAR] on the Status bar.
Status: OK
3. [Echo Level] adjusts the sensitivity of the radar picture. To adjust, put the cursor on the slider bar and roll the scrollwheel.
4. [Density] controls the "see through" behavior of the radar overlay. [100%] overlays the radar echo on the chart without modification. "25%" displays radar echoes somewhat faintly, and "75%" displays radar echoes very faintly. It is recommended to use 25% or 50% when navigating narrow channels, so as not to conceal landmasses.
5. [Priority] sets the priority between chart object and radar echo when an object and an echo share the same position. Select the one that is to have priority.
6. Click the [Antenna] drop-down list to select the radar that is to feed radar echoes.
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Follow the procedure below to set up the radar overlay for the radar connected via the
Radar Connection Box. These adjustments are not necessary for the radar which feeds the radar signal via LAN.
1. Select the [RCB Common] page from the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box.
2. [Gain] adjusts the strength of the radar signal. Adjust the gain so that the background noise is just visible on the screen. If the gain level is too low, weak echoes may be missed. On the other hand, if the gain level is too high, the strong background noise can hide weak targets.
Note: This setting does not affect the gain set on the radar.
3. [A/C Sea] reduces sea clutter, which is caused by strong reflections from the sea surface and occurs around own ship in bad weather. Strong sea clutter can prevent identification of targets on the screen. Set the level so that weak sea clutter appears on the screen. Do not over-adjust the control - approaching targets can be missed. Set the level at 0 (OFF) if there is no sea clutter on the display to prevent loss of small targets.
Sea clutter at the center of the screen.
Sea clutter suppressed.
4. [A/C Rain] reduces rain clutter, which is caused by rain and snow returns. When the rain clutter hides targets, use the [A/C Rain] to reduce the rain clutter. The control operates like the sea clutter control but it is effective not only on near ranges but longer ranges as well. The higher the setting, the greater the rain clutter reduction.
Rain clutter A/C Rain adjusted;
(starboard direction) rain clutter suppressed.
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5. [INT Reject] reduces radar interference. Radar interference can occur when your vessel is in the area of another radar that operates in the same frequency band (3 GHz) as own radar. The interference is seen on the screen as a number of bright spikes either in irregular pattern or as dotted lines that extend from the center of the edge of the picture. When this type of interference appears on the screen, use the interference rejector.
Four settings are available, [1], [2], [3] and [OFF]. The higher the setting the greater the degree of interference rejection. Turn the rejector off when no interference is present, so as not to miss small targets.
6. [Initiative Range], when checked, sends the current ECDIS range to the RCB. For example, the current ECDIS range is 4 NM. Then, “4 NM” is sent to the RCB and the RCB sends echo data within that range to the ECDIS. If multiple ECDIS units are in the system, only one ECDIS can have [Initiative Range] checked, so all EC-
DIS displays are synched. If unchecked, the radar sends echo data corresponding to the previously set ECDIS range.
7. Click the [RCB Detail Settings] button to show the [RCB Detail Settings] dialog box. Set each item as shown on the next page. The dialog box has two divisions,
[Common] and [Individual]. The [Common] settings apply to all the radars connected to the ECDIS via the Radar Connection Box. The [Individual] settings apply to the radar currently feeding echo data to the ECDIS via the Radar Connection
Box.
Note: For FURUNO radars, it is recommended to use the settings set on the radar in order to match the radar overlay picture with the radar picture.
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1) [Noise Reject] suppresses white noise.
2) [Video Contrast] adjusts the video dynamic range and curve. Refer to the figure below for settings and results.
The gain at the center of the signal strength is low, suitable for distinguishing targets from sea and rain clutters.
“Standard” setting
The gain at the center of the signal strength is high, making it difficult to distinguish targets from sea and rain clutters.
The overall gain is high, suitable for long range detection. Difficult to distinguish targets from sea and rain clutters.
3) [STC Curve]: If sea clutter is not sufficiently suppressed with the [A/C Sea] control on the [RCB Common] page, try to adjust the STC curve. The choices are 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.2. The higher the number the greater the STC effect.
4) [STC Antenna Height] sets the antenna height (m) above sea level. The choices are 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and [more 45].
5) If a target appears pushed inward or pushed outward (when it should be straight), or targets displayed near the center of the screen are not at their correct distances, adjust [Timing Adjust] to straighten the target.
Note: Improper adjustment causes echoes to be displayed weakly.
Straight target correctly displayed
Target pushed inward
Target pushed outward
1) Transmit the radar and set the chart scale on the ECDIS to 1:4,000.
2) Adjust the gain, sea clutter, etc. to display the radar image properly.
3) Find a target on the ECDIS that should be displayed straightly, like a pier or jetty.
4) While monitoring the target, enter a figure in [Timing Adjust] that straightens the target.
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6) [Heading Align]: Some positioning error may occur when the antenna unit is installed. This error can be compensated from the ECDIS.
Correct bearing
(relative to heading) a
Target a
Antenna mounted error to port (HDG SW advanced)
Picture appears deviated clockwise.
b
Target
Apparent position of target b
Apparent position of target
Correct bearing relative to heading
Antenna mounted error to port (HDG SW delayed)
Picture appears deviated counterclockwise.
1) Set the chart scale on the ECDIS between 1:2,000 and 1:4,000. Select a target echo which is near the radar heading line on the ECDIS.
2) Use the EBL control on the ECDIS to bisect the target echo.
3) Read the target bearing.
4) Measure bearing of the target on the chart to calculate the difference between the actual bearing and apparent bearing on the radar screen.
5) Enter the difference found in step 4) in the [Heading Align] box.
7) [Video Level Adjust]: When the signal cable is very long, the video amplifier input level decreases, shrinking target echoes. To prevent this, confirm (and adjust if necessary) video amplifier input level.
8) Click the [Save] button to save the settings.
9) Click the [Close] button to close the [RCB Detail Settings] dialog box.
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There are several reasons why the radar echo image and chart display do not match exactly. The mismatch is a combination of several reasons and removing one reason doesn't solve the mismatch perfectly. There is a fundamental difference between the radar echo image and corresponding chart feature. The radar echo is a reflection from the real life target and the actual position of the real life target is the front edge of the radar echo. Therefore, the radar echo should start from the chart feature and exist as far as the radar pulse length goes.
Bearing error occurs in the following instances:
• Gyro error
• Inaccurate chart
• Improper installation parameters (radar overlay bearing offset)
Position is caused by the following:
• Inaccurate position
• Position offset
• Inaccurate chart
• Improper installation parameters (conning position offset, position receiver antenna offset, radar overlay range offset)
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There are several reasons why the radar echo image and tracked target symbols do not match exactly.
1. Different gyro value at radar overlay and at ECDIS.
2. Improper installation parameters (radar overlay bearing offset, radar overlay range offset, conning position offset).
The example below shows how different gyro value set at radar overlay and at ECDIS affect the display of the ECDIS.
Different gyro value at radar and ECDIS
Equal gyro value at radar and ECDIS
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The weather overlay, available in the Voyage navigation and Voyage planning modes, provides an animated display of weather information over time for the area selected.
The information may include wave, ocean current, wind, temperature, cloud coverage, and precipitation rate. Spot weather information, which provides cursor-picked weather reports, is also provided.
The weather overlay is driven by GRIB (Gridded Information in Binary) data files. (This equipment supports GRB2 (2nd edition) files.) GRIB is the format used by the world’s meteorological institutes to transport and process global weather data. (GRB2 files are output direct from Numerical Weather Prediction programs, which is usually the
US GFS (General Forecast System). Other models are used, however no one model is more reliable or accurate than another.
GRIB files are sent without review, thus there is no assurance that the data are accurate or correct. They are intended as an aid to weather forecasting - use them in conjunction with other weather data such as GMDSS forecasts and Navtex broadcasts.
GRIB forecasts are useful for short term planning. The US GFS mathematical model, for example, is run four times a day, and produces forecasts for up to 16 days in advance, but with decreasing reliability over time. The model calculates on a 3-D grid with horizontal spacing of approx. 27 km on a 1/2 degree grid - namely approx. 30 mile spacing.
Global forecasts (GRIB files) are available through a wide variety of sources; for example, e-mail, FTP, and web browser, and most are free to the user.
To activate the weather overlay , get into the Voyage navigation mode then click the Weather overlay button on the
InstantAccess bar. The overlay is active when the background color of the button is light blue.
Voyage
Note: The weather overlay and manual update mode (If active) are activated or deactivated reciprocally.
Weather overlay button
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When the weather overlay is made active, two weather overlay dialog boxes appear,
[Weather Overlay Control] and [Weather Overlay]. The [Weather Overlay Control] dialog box selects and plays back weather data files. The [Weather Overlay] dialog box controls what weather information to display and how to display it.
Weather Overlay Control dialog box
Weather Overlay dialog box
To deactivate the weather overlay , click the [Clear] button on the [Weather Overlay
Control] dialog box to remove the weather overlay display then click the Weather overlay button on the InstantAccess bar.
1. Copy the weather data file (.grb extension) to a USB flash memory and insert the drive into a USB port on the PCU.
2. Activate the weather overlay then click the [Open] button on the [Weather Overlay
Control] dialog box to show the [OPEN FILE] window. Click the [Volume select] drop-down list to select the USB flash memory.
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3. Select the weather data file then click the [Open] button.
The message "Now Preparing... "appears while the file is being read, and "Now unmounting the media" appears when the reading is completed. The [Weather
Overlay Control] dialog box shows the start and end times of the file. If the file is too large, the message "An error occurred. The file size is too large." appears. Select a smaller file - the maximum file size is 100 MB. If there is a problem with the file, the message "An error occurred while reading weather data file." appears.
Select another file.
Start and end time of GRIB file
Open selected file
Clear current file
Count up time
Slider bar
(Select playback start point.)
Time-step selection
Close the weather overlay dialog boxes
Play button
4. To select a specific start time, drag the slider bar to show that time on the Count up time indication. (The time and date can also be entered manually. Use the software keyboard to enter the time. Click the date to show the [Set date] dialog box to select the date.)
5. Use the [Step] drop-down list to select the time step interval, which defines how often to refresh (non-real time) the weather display. The choices are 30 minutes,
1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, and 6 hours.
6. To play or pause the playback, click the Play ( ) button.
7. To close both weather overlay dialog boxes, click the [Close] button. (The weather overlay remains active.) To redisplay them, click the Weather overlay button.
The weather overlay is set up from the [Weather
Overlay] dialog box, in the
Voyage planning mode or the Navigation planning mode (overlay must be active).
Overlay information drop-down list
Overlay type attributes
ON/OFF
Color legend (changes with overlay type)
1. Select a display from the [Overlay Informa-
Isobar display
ON/OFF
Information density adjustment
Hide weather overlay temporarily
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17. WEATHER OVERLAY tion] drop-down list. The choices are [Wind], [Temperature], [Cloud Coverage],
[Precipitation Rate], [Wave], and [Ocean Current].
(The weather data file must contain the data selected in order to display it.)
2. The [Color] checkbox, when checked, provides a color presentation of the weather item selected. (Unchecking the checkbox erases the color presentation.)
3. The [Wind], [Wave] and [Ocean Current] displays can show windbarbs (wind) or arrows
(waves, ocean currents) to indicate the direction of respective item. Check [Arrow] to show the windbarbs or arrows.
4. For any display, show or hide the isobar with
[Isobar]. The isobar is the black curved line in the right figure and it connects points of equal atmospheric pressure. “H” appears in the case of high atmospheric pressure; “L” for low atmospheric pressure.
5. Set the information density with the [Information Density] bar. Drag the bar to required setting. The figure below shows several information density settings and the resulting displays.
Full dense Medium Full sparse
6. To hide the weather overlay temporarily, click and hold down the [Hide Weather] button. Release the button to redisplay the overlay.
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17.5.1
Wind display
The wind display provides wind speed and direction. Windbarbs show both wind speed and direction. The relative wind speed is shown in colors, from blue (low) to magenta (high).
Windbarbs represent both wind speed and direction. The windbarbs point in the direction from which the wind is blowing. Lines and filled pennants on the windbarbs indicate speed.
• A half line represents speed from 1.49 to 4.08 kn
• A full line represents speed from 4.09 to 6.68 kn
• A filled pennant represents speed from 24.69 to 27.28 kn
22.09 to 24.69 kn wind at
100° east-east southeast
Wind from south at 24.69 to 27.28 kn
Example windbarbs
Wind from southeast at 29.97 to 32.0 kn
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17.5.2
Temperature display
The temperature display provides air temperature information, in colors from blue
(low) to red (high). The entire area in the figure below has moderately high temperatures.
17.5.3
Cloud coverage display
The cloud coverage display shows areas obscured by clouds, in transparent (low) to light gray (high). In the figure below, clouds are covering the landmass and body of water at the top left corner.
17.5.4
Precipitation rate display
The precipitation rate display shows accumulated precipitation over an hour, in colors from blue (low precipitation) to red (high precipitation). In the figure below light-toheavy rain is present at the top left corner.
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17.5.5
Waves display
The waves display shows the average height of the highest waves, in colors from green (low) to red (high). The length of an arrow indicates wave height. The arrow points in the direction of the main swell.
Arrow length and wave height (m)
Less than 1 Less than 3 Less than 5
(No arrow)
Less than 7 Less than 9 Higher than 9
17.5.6
Ocean current display
The ocean current display provides ocean current direction and speed information.
The arrows show both direction and speed. Speed is also shown with colors, from transparent (low) to red (high). The color of the currents in the figure below indicate that their speed is low.
Arrow length and current speed (kn)
Less than 0.06 Less than 0.25 Less than 0.97 Less than 1.45
(No arrow)
Less than 1.94 Less than 2.43 Less than 2.91 Less than 3.4
Less than 3.88 Less than 4.37 More than 4.37
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You can get various weather information for any area with the weather spot information feature, in the Voyage navigation and Voyage planning modes. The weather overlay must be active and position data available.
1. Right-click the location for which you want to know its weather to show the context-sensitive menu.
2. Click [Weather INFO] to show the [Weather Spot Information] window. The window shows [N/A] where there is no data for the corresponding weather item.
Ship off center
Object INFO
Chart Legend
Manual Update
New Divider
Weather INFO
06 Dec 2013
0.1kn 327.8°
Time
POSN
Wind
Temperature
Cloud
Coverage
Precipitation
Rate
Item Description
Time and date of weather forecast.
L/L position of weather forecast.
Wind speed (kn) and direction (degree).
Temperature, in °C.
The fraction of the sky obscured by clouds, expressed in percentage.
The amount of precipitation (rain, snow, etc.) in millimeters to fall in one hour.
Wave Wave height, in meters.
Ocean Current Current velocity (kn) and direction (degree).
Pressure Atmospheric pressure, expressed in hPa.
3. To erase the window, click the Close button at the top right corner of the window.
The table below summarizes the operability and viewability of the weather overlay according to the operating mode.
Item
Activate weather overlay
View weather overlay
Select weather data file
Operate weather overlay related dialog boxes
Deactivate weather overlay
Restore weather overlay when switching from chart mode or playback mode
Weather spot information window
*Weather display previously active
Operating mode
NAVI PLAN
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes*
Yes*
Yes
Yes
Yes*
Yes Yes
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This ECDIS employs a Consistent Common Reference System (CCRS) for the acquisition, processing, storage and distribution of sensor information. The CCRS ensures that all parts of the system uses the same source and values, e.g., speed through water, heading, etc. The illustration below shows the CCRS diagram.
Processor Unit Processor Unit
CCRS CCRS
CCRS
SENSOR
ADAPTER
Sensors
The CCRS processes IEC 61162-1 and IEC 61162-2 data sentences. No other types of data (video signals, etc.) are processed.
The system checks received sentences for validity and legitimacy.
Validity check : A sentence’s checksum, status (A/V), Mode indicator and setting values are checked. (If checksum error is found, the sentence is dis-affirmed.)
Legitimacy check : The range and accuracy of a sentence is checked.
If the check for both is OK a valid flag results. If either is invalid, the invalid flag is given.
There are two types of CCRS: System and Local. The System CCRS integrates all navigation devices. In the Local CCRS each navigation device operates independently.
If the system has multiple like sensors, the CCRS selects the representative sensor.
Generally, the system uses common representative sensors; however, independent representative sensors (local representative sensors) can also be used.
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18. NAVIGATION SENSORS
The operator can choose navigation sensors to use for navigation and view their current values on the applicable page in the [System Sensor Settings] and [Local Sensor
Settings] menus. To access these menus, right-click the [Sensor information] box then click [Open MENU].
18.2.1
Sensors menu description
GYO0001
GYO0002
GYRO2
GYRO2
Local sensor HDG page
Sensors : Select the heading sensor to use.
Analog Gyro : No use.
Manual : Set heading manually when there is no heading sensor available.
Gyro Correction : Check to enable gyro correction. Enter correction value in box. Not shown in system sensor [HDG] page. Valid for sensor activated on database.
PRIM: MAN/WTC
SPD:
Integrity: Passed
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Local sensor SPD page
Stabilization Mode : Select the water stabilization mode: Select [Bottom] for ground stabilization, or select [Water] for sea stabilization.
Sensor Type : Select [GPS] in case of a GPS navigator, or [LOG] for speed log.
Data Source : Check [Sensors] to use a sensor in the [Sensors] list, or click [Manual] to enter speed manually. Use [Manual] when no speed source is available.
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Reference SPD : If checked, radar is used as the source for speed and course. Checkmark is valid when the speed measurement method is “ground”. Not available with system sensor.
Set and drift : Check the [Set Drift] checkbox to manually set speed and course of drift.
Note that you can select manual drift only if you deactivate the AIS function. Checkmark is valid when the speed measurement method is “water”. Not available with system sensor.
Angle = Difference between heading and COG
Spd = Speed component of the drift vector
Cse = Course component of the drift vector
Vector defined by (SOG and COG) is equal to vector sum of vectors defined by (SPD and HDG) and (set and drift).
North
SOG
COG spd cse
SPD
HDG angle cse: course of drift angle: difference between HDG and COG
PRIM: GPS1
LAT: 35°15.743’N
LON: 139°50.064’E
Integrity: Passed
LAT:
DGPS
35°15.743’N
LON: 139°50.064’E
Integrity: Passed
The sensor label (here GPS001) indicates the name of the sensor. A status indication,
Prim or Second, denotes the priority of the sensor. Latitude and longitude values will appear in red for position sensor error. Position sensors have priority, which is indicated as Prim or Second Only one sensor can be primary while the others can be secondary or off. If a position sensor is changed from secondary to primary state and another position sensor was chosen as primary, then that sensor previously selected to primary state is then automatically selected to secondary state. When the position source is changed based on priorities and signal validity to another position source, then you get the Alert 472 "Position Source Change".
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Select the source (GPS receiver) for speed over the ground and course over the ground.
Not Available
To show the [Other Sensors] page, open the menu and select [Other Sensor Settings].
130.7m Mid: 130.8m Aft: 130.8m
Wind
: Select wind unit, wind reference, and wind source. See section 18.9.
Depth Below Trans : Depth from hull at bow and aft to bottom. A depth alert value may be entered to alert you when the depth is within the value set.
Temperature : Water surface temperature.
Water Current : Tide at own ship’s position.
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The figure below shows how source for position is chosen. The position sensors have either primary or secondary as input for their calculation. DGPS position sensors are considered more accurate than other position sensors.
The latitude and longitude position is shown at the top-right position on the chart display, and in the example below the position source is DGPS. Other indications that may be displayed in the position area are as follows:
• DR: Shown in yellow when position source is dead reckoning.
• DGPS, GPS: Name of position source.
Position sensor selected as high priority
Valid data exists
No valid data exists
Position sensor selected as low priority
Valid data exists
No valid data exists
Position used by this system
Selected
Backup dead reckoning
If the system changes the source of position because of lost sensor data, the system immediately generates the Alert 472 "Position Source Change".
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This system displays position in one of four methods
• CCRP position : CCRP
• Primary position : Position generated by position source chosen as highest priority.
• Secondary position : Position generated by position source chosen as 2nd highest priority.
• Pivot position : Ship’s pivot point position.
The position source for primary position of own ship is chosen as Primary on the
[POSN] page of the [Sensor] menu.
The position source for secondary position of own ship is chosen as Secondary on the
[POSN] page of the [Sensor] menu. Secondary position of own ship is not available as latitude/longitude value for the user.
Position sensor selected as
Secondary
No valid data
Valid data exists
Position sensor selected as priority lower than
Secondary
Valid data exists
No valid data
Secondary position of own ship is is not valid
Past ship’s track can be plotted on the chart with reference to CCRP, Primary, Secondary or Pivot position.
You can control their visibility of the tracks, etc. from the [Tracking] page of the [Symbol Display] menu, shown in the right figure. In this example, past tracks are plotted using the primary position-fixing equipment.
Secondary position of own ship used by this system
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The figure below shows how various sources of navigation data are chosen. "SOG,
COG" is speed over the ground and course over the ground, respectively. "SPD" is speed through the water. “Drift” is the difference between speed through the water and speed over ground.
Heading used by the system is shown at the top-right position on the chart display. In the example shown below, heading is received from a gyrocompass and it is shown without additional text, meaning the value is referenced to true North. Additional gyrorelated text that may appear is "(GYRO-A)" if the value is referenced to magnetic
North.
Heading sensor selected as high priority
Valid data exists
No valid data exists
Heading sensor selected as low priority
Valid data exists
Heading used by this system
GPS1
No valid data exists
Alert 450
“Heading
Sensor Not
Available”
SOG/COG used by the system is shown at the top-right position on the chart display.
In the example below, COG and SOG are from chosen position sensors and this is indicated with the text "GPS*" or "LOG*" (* is the number of sensors).
COG/SOG from position sensor
No valid data exists
COG/SOG calculated from speed log
Valid data exists
Valid data exists
SOG/COG used by this system
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Speed used by the system is shown at the top-right position on the chart display.The figure below shows the source of water speed is used for drift calculation.
Water Stabilization
Mode Selected Manual speed
Selected and
Manual set drift exists
Manual speed
+
Manual set drift
Selected and no manual set drift exists
Not selected
LOG
(Water speed)
Selected and
Manual set drift exists
Manual speed
+
Manual set drift
No valid data exists
Selected and No manual set drift exists
LOG
(Ground speed)
Selected
No valid data exists
Selected
GPS
Speed used by this system
Not selected
Bottom Stabilization
Mode Selected
Reference SPD
(local only)
Selected
Alert related to SOG, COG, speed and heading components
It is possible that the operator has not chosen any speed or heading sensors, or that the chosen sensors do not have any valid values. This kind of a situation is critical for the system, because it cannot even perform dead reckoning.
When no heading source is available, the system generates the Alert 450 "Heading
Sensor Not Available."
When no speed source is available, the system generates the Alert 453 "SDME Sensor Not Available."
When no COG/SOG data is available, the system generates the Alert 279 "COG/SOG
Not Available."
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When a sensor cannot be used because of some problem, the system automatically switches the sensor. When this occurs the name of the newly selected sensor appears in yellow.
LOG
BT
Speed sensor changed
The ECDIS incorporates a filter that receives raw sensor data, checks sensor integrity and processes multiple sensor data to produce a continuous estimate of ship’s position and motion.
By default, the filtering uses data from all available sensors for filtering and integrity monitoring. The exception is heading data; only the selected heading device affects the filter output, but other heading sensors (including magnetic compasses) are used for integrity monitoring.
Sensors may be excluded manually or automatically. An excluded sensor participates in neither integrity monitoring or filtering. The filter automatically excludes a sensor from use if the sensor fails the first level of integrity check (for example, if a sudden jump is detected). If the actual integrity check fails for some reason and the filter is able to identify the faulty sensor, the faulty sensor is automatically excluded.
Sensor integrity is determined by: (1) monitoring the statistical accuracy of each sensor independently and analyzing the input values and using the information of the type of sensor, and (2) monitoring the difference between pairs of sensors. The system checks heading, rate of turn, position, COG/SOG and
CTW/STW data for integrity, in accordance with INS regulations (IEC-61924-2). The result is either
[Doubtful], [Excluded], [Failed], [Not Available] or
[Passed]. The integrity check result appears in the following locations:
GYRO2
Integrity check result
• [Local Sensor Setting] and [System Sensor Setting] menus. The right figure shows the result for the heading sensor GYRO1.
• [Filter Status] page in the [Other Sensor Setting] menu. See the next page.
Doubtful (yellow): Data is not available for comparison, but data is normal.
Excluded (red): Data value changed significantly.
Failed (red): Data may or may not be available for comparison, and data is abnormal.
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Not Available (red): Sensor malfunction or data is improper.
Passed (green): Data is available for comparison and data is normal.
For heading data, If there is only one gyro, the judgement is “Doubtful” when the ship is stopped because there is no COG for comparison. When the ship begins to move, the judgement is changed to “Passed” because there is COG for comparison.
The methods of integrity monitoring are outlined in the table below.
Sensor
Position
Heading
Speed over the ground
Comparison
• Comparison with other position sensors.
• Comparison with dead reckoning position.
• Comparison with other heading sensors.
• Comparison with a COG sensor (used only if other heading sensors are not available and if COG is high enough).
• Comparison with other SOG sensors.
• Comparison with water speed sensors is a secondary option (used only if other SOG sensors are not available).
Speed through the water
• Comparison with other STW sensors.
• Comparison with SOG sensors is a secondary option (used only if other STW sensors are not available).
Rate of turn • Comparison with other rate of turn sensors.
The status and integrity of all sensors can be monitored from the [Filter Status] page in the [Other Sensor Settings] menu. Sensors can also be unselected and the filter reset from this page.
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The [Status] column indicates sensor status as follows:
• [Selected] (sensor selected for use in filter)
• [Unselected] (sensor not used in filter)
• [Not Available] (no sensor information)
• [Excluded] (automatically excluded sensor)
The [Integrity] column indicates sensor integrity as either [Passed] (green characters) or [Failed] (red characters). The integrity evaluation is [Doubtful] (yellow characters) when there are no other sensors to compare with.
The [Comparisons] column shows the sensors compared and the integrity evaluation of compared sensors in parentheses. Using the illustration above as an example,
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SOG/COG data fed from GP0002 is compared with the sensors GP0001 and VD0001.
The integrity evaluation for the compared sensors is [Passed].
To unselect a sensor manually , select the sensor from the drop-down list at the bottom left corner of the page, click the [Unselect] button then click the [Save] button. [Unselected] appears in the [Status] column. To reselect an unselected sensor, select the sensor from the drop-down list, click the [Select] button. [Selected] appears in the [Status] column.
The [Reset Filter] button functions to recover from sensor failure. When the button is operated:
• Automatically excluded sensors are re-included.
• All data history is erased.
• Output values are re-estimated using new data.
• Integrity monitoring is restarted using new data.
Note: The filter can also be reset from the context-sensitive menu. Right-click anywhere in the [Own ship information] box then click [Sensor Information], [Reset Filter],
[Filter Reset].
The position alignment feature functions to fine tune ship's position by using radar, radar echo target and ECDIS chart material.
If position alignment is in use, the Alert 640 "Chart Align: Over 30 Min." is generated every 30 minutes to remind the user to align position. The alert is automatically erased in 10 seconds.
Note: This feature is effective with the ECDIS unit whose data source for FILT is assigned the highest priority.
18.8.1
How to align position
If the radar echo targets' symbols are not positioned correctly on the chart, there is either position error or gyro error or some combination of these errors.
Position may be aligned on the ECDIS display by moving own ship position or by moving radar target position. To align position, get into the Voyage navigation mode, then click the [Offset] button at the top-right position on the screen. (You are asked if you want to align position; click the [Yes] button to proceed.) Put the cursor on the correct position then click. The amount of offset, in bearing and range, appears to the right the
[Offset] button. The maximum offset in distance is 10.0 NM.
332.5° 10.0NM
The latitude and longitude position indication is shown in yellow characters when the position align feature is active.
18.8.2
How to cancel position alignment
Click the [Offset] button to cancel the position offset.
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ECDIS can display and output wind data in the following three formats:
Apparent: Windmeter-measured wind speed and direction.
Wind angle reference: Heading
North: True wind angle, true wind speed, referenced to North
Wind angle reference: True North
Theoretical: True wind angle, true wind speed, referenced to heading
Wind angle reference: Heading
The illustration below shows wind speed and direction with given ship data.
The wind values are as shown below.
Ship information:
COG: 60°
SOG: 8.7 kn
Heading: 45°
Apparent
North (true wind, referenced to North)
Theoretical (true wind, referenced to heading)
Wind angle Wind speed
345°
330°
285°
10 kn
5 kn
5 kn
Wind from NNW (330°)
Wind Angle
(Apparent: 345°)
Wind speed
(Apparent: 10 kn)
Apparent Wind
Heading
True Wind
Ship's Speed
(SOG: 8.7 kn)
Wind Speed
(North/Theoretical: 5.0 kn)
Wind Angle
(Theoretical: 285°)
Angle (reference North)
Wind Angle
(North: 330°)
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Apparent, North (true wind referenced to North), Theoretical (true wind referenced to heading) may be selected from the [Other Sensor Settings] menu. If the wind indication is not accurate; for example, the wind is blowing from the North but the wind direction displays otherwise, check if the format is Theoretical. If it is, switch to another format.
Wind reference
APPARENT, NORTH, THEORETICAL
1.9
12.1°
130.7m Mid: 130.8m Aft: 130.8m
22.7°C
37.3° 3.2kn
Data source
(THEORETICAL and (R)EL, THEORETICAL and (T)RUE
The depth output from a depth sensor (for example, echo sounder) is shown on the
[Other Sensor] page in the [Other Sensor Settings] menu.
The content of the [Other Sensor] page depends on sensors connected.
In this example there are three transducers (bow, mid and aft) installed.
130.7m Mid: 130.8m Aft: 130.8m
The system displays depth value as depth below the transducer. If required, you can get an alert when the measured depth is less than the "Echo Alarm Limit" setting at the [UKC] page in the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box. The system generates the Alert 485
"Depth Limit".
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The ECDIS records various items during a voyage, like movement and position of your ship and dangerous radar targets (from the radar). These items are recorded in the following logs:
Event log
NAV log :
: Records user events and position events.
Records entire voyage (i.e., a sailing of a route from first point to the last, also MOB data), details (position, speed and course every minute), chart usage (information on charts used for display).
Target log : Records dangerous TT, AIS.
Alert log :
Chart log :
Records alerts generated by the system.
Records the install and update history for the ENC, ARCS and C-MAP charts.
This equipment can save/show a maximum of 2,000 events.
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User events
A user event is a comment about an event (weather, etc.). You can show user events on the chart area. Open the
[Tracking] page of the [Symbol Display] menu show or hide the events.
To record a user event:
1. Get into the Voyage planning mode then click the [Record], [Event Log] and [User Event] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to show the [Record
User Event] window.
2. Enter a comment. Click the [OK] button to finish and close the text box.
An event marker ( ) (orange) appears at your position and the event is recorded to the [Voyage] log.
To view an event comment, get into an ECDIS mode other than
Chart maintenance, put the cursor on the event then left click to show the [Event Information] window. The window shows the name of the event ([UserEvent]), time and date of entry, latitude and longitude position of the event and comment. Note that the comment can be edited from this window. Edit the comment then click the [OK] button to save.
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19.1.2
Position events
The purpose of a position event is to record current position data to the [Voyage] log.
Position events can be shown in the chart area by checking [Positions] on the [Tracking] page of the [Symbol Display] menu. Do as shown below to record position events.
1. Get into the Voyage planning mode.
2. Click the [Record], [Event Log] and [POSN Event] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to show the [Position Event] dialog box.
3. At the list box at the top of the dialog box, select position type.
[LOP] : Latitude and longitude position of a fixed object at ship's position.
[Position] : Ship’s position fed from navigator selected.
[Manual] : Manual entry of position.
4. If you selected [Position] at step 3, click the [Record] button.
Position from sensor DGPS1 Name of sensor used
The [Position Event] window shows the position at the moment the [Record] button is clicked. The position is recorded to the [Voyage] log.
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Time of entry
DGPS1
Name of sensor
Position Event mark
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5. If you selected [Manual] at step 3, enter latitude and longitude position and comment (optional), then click the [Record] button.
Manually entered position
Enter comment here.
The [Position Event] window shows the position at the moment the [Record] button is clicked. The position is recorded to the [Voyage] log.
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Time of entry
MAN
6. For [LOP], see the description below.
A plotted line on which a vessel is located, deter-
Position event mark mined by observation or measurement of the range or bearing to an aid to navigation or other charted element. Two or more simultaneous observations can be combined to produce an estimate of the ship's current position. If the position is based on only two observations, it is an "estimated position" (EP); otherwise it is called a fix. A maximum of 6 observations can be entered to obtain a fix.
Basic operation : Coordinates of the aid to navigation can be entered into dialog boxes or they can be selected graphically on the chart:
• S57: Click on a charted object (beacon, light, buoy etc.) or any location. Description of the object appears above coordinate boxes.
• ARCS: Click anywhere in the chart.
Default values for bearing and range are approximated from ship's current position information. The time of observation is stopped when the object is selected
(or when the [Add] button is clicked). Click the [Add] box to include the observation in the fix computation. The counter shows "new/1", at the input of the second observation. The word "new" indicates that the observation currently displayed is not yet included in the fix computation, and it appears as a dashed line or ring on the chart. The added observations can be edited or deleted after selecting them at the counter. When at least two measurements are entered, the EP or fix is computed and the coordinates are shown in the top part of the dialog. To show a position symbol on the chart, click the [Record] button. In the case of an EP, the letters EP are shown on the right side of the coordinates. If a valid position estimate cannot be obtained, a message is displayed under the coordinates. This may happen, for example, if the lines / circles have multiple crossings that are far apart, or if two lines are nearly parallel or don't intersect at all. The accuracy limit (estimated standard error) is 1.0 NM. If the estimate is valid, the [Record] box can be clicked to record the current position estimate in the [Voyage] log. Discrepancy between
LOP result and ship position is also recorded in the log (this information may be viewed by Info query on the position event symbol on the chart - which is displayed if position event display is on in chart display settings).
Time transfer : If the observations are not simultaneous, they should be transferred to a common time. Transferring is based on dead reckoning of ship movement. If a position line (or ring) is transferred, the letters TPL are shown beside its
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If you are satisfied with the position shown in the latitude and longitude fields, then click the [Record] button to save the position observation to the Voyage log. If you wish you can also enter latitude and longitude values manually.
Timeouts : The observations cannot be used long after they were made because dead reckoning is inaccurate.
Click the [Record] button to put a position event at the LOP-calculated position.
The position is recorded to the [Voyage] log.
Time of entry
Accuracy of position
EP: Low accuracy
DR: High accuracy
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EP LOP
Position event mark
You can find information about a position event in an ECDIS mode other than Chart maintenance. Put the cursor on the event mark then left click to show the [Event Information] window. This window shows event type (position event), time of entry, event position, name of sensor ([Position] only), comment (automatic for [LOP] and [Position]; user-entered comment* for [Manual]), and position line data ([LOP] only). *Comment cannot be changed from this window.
Position event: Position
Position event: Manual Position event: LOP
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The [Details] log contains various voyage information, recorded once per minute.
• Date of entry
• Time of entry
• Source: No. of unit which generated log
• Type: Type of position data
• Auto: Automatic input of position
• Latitude, Longitude: Position as output by selected sensor
• Align/NM, Align/°T: Range, bearing offset, if used
• SOG/kn: Speed over the ground
• COG/°T: Course over the ground
• HDG/°T: Heading
• CORR/°T: Gyro correction value, if used.
To open the [Details] log, click the [Record], [NAV Log] and [Detail] buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
Export File
• To show the logs of a specific period , enter the period to show with [Period Covered (UTC)] then click the [Set Period] button. Use the [Clear Period] button to display all logs.
• To refresh the log , click the [Refresh] button.
• To search the log , do as follows:
1) Click the [Find] button to show the [Find text] box.
2) Click the input box then enter the text to
Input box search.
3) Select the search direction with the up or down radio button.
4) Click the [Find] button. The first matching text is highlighted in yellow at the top of the screen.
5) To continue the search click the [Find] button. To cancel the search, click the
[Cancel] button.
• To print the log , click the [Print Text] button. Select printing format then click the [Print] button. [Spread Portrait] prints two pages of data on one page.
• To show track for the period selected , click the [Show
Track] button. Use the [Hide Track] button to erase the track.
• To export the log , click the [Export File] button. The file is named
DetailsLogYYYYMMDDhhmmss.csv.
Find
Input text in box and
[Find] button appears.
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The [Voyage] log records all voyage-related data of the past three months. Recorded events are:
• Date: Date of entry
• Time: Time of entry
• Type: Log entry types
• Auto: Automatic entry of ship position, in 1 to 4 hr intervals, set by operator.
• Ship: Logged if the amount of change in speed or course equals or is greater than the set values.
• MOB: MOB position, entered with [MOB] button.
• User: Operator-entered position. The information entered in the [Description] box is logged.
• Posdev: Record user-entered position event. The[ Description] window shows automatically entered data (Position, LOP) or manually entered comment (Manual).
Automatically entered data (Position: data source, LOP: see below.
The latitude and longitude position and bearing (or distance) of a maximum of three objects are automatically recorded to each log entry. An object whose position accuracy is low is not recorded. If an object has both a bearing and distance, separate entries are made.
Dead reckoning position
L/L position, bearing of object (no.1)
• Latitude and Longitude: Latitude and longitude position
• SOG/kn, COG/°T, HDG/°T: Speed over the ground, course over the ground, heading.
• CORR/°T: Offset bearing, if used
• Wind/kn Wind/°T: Wind speed and angle
• Dist/NM: Navigation distance
• Depth/m: Depth in meters
• Description: Show recorded contents, for [User], [PosDev] above.
If desired items other than [Posdev] can be edited. Click an item to show the [Edit
Description] box. Edit the description as required then click the [OK] button.
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Click the [Record], [NAV Log] and [Voyage] buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
Export File
• To show the logs of a specific period , enter the period to show with [Period Covered (UTC)] then click the [Set Period] button. Use the [Clear Period] button to display all logs.
• To refresh the log , click the [Refresh] button.
• To search the log , do as follows:
1) Click the [Find] button to show the [Find text] box.
2) Click the input box then enter the text to search.
3) Select the search direction with the up or down radio button.
4) Click the [Find] button. The first matching text is highlighted in yellow at the top of the screen.
5) To continue the search click the [Find] button. To cancel the search, click the [Cancel] button.
• To print the log , click the [Print Text] button. Select printing format then click the [Print] button. [Spread Portrait] and [Spread Landscape] print two pages of data on one page.
• To show track for the period selected , click the [Show
Track] button. Use the [Hide Track] button to erase the track.
• To export the log , click the [Export File] button. The file is named VoyageLogYYYYMMDDhhmmss.csv.
19.3.1
How to set conditions for voyage logging
The operator can set the conditions for automatic voyage logging. When your speed or course equals the amount set here, an entry is made in the [Voyage] log.
• Define the amount of course and speed change which creates a log entry.
• Set the interval of logging, regardless of speed and course change.
To set the conditions of logging, do as follows:
1. Open the menu, then click
[Record], [NAVI Log] and
[Voyage] to show the
[Voyage] menu.
2. Set desired limits for speed and course, and log interval.
Speed : 1 - 10 kn, 1 kn increment
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Course : 0 - 30°, 0.1° increment
Log Interval : 1 - 4 hr, 1 hr interval
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The [Chart Usage] log stores which charts were used on the ECDIS display. To open the log, click [Record], [NAV Log] and [Chart Usage] on the InstantAccess bar. The following information is recorded in the chart usage log:
• Date and time chart was displayed
• Chart ID
• Center position of display (Lat, Lon)
• Chart source
• Chart edition
• Display scale
• Compilation scale
• The latest update included to chart
• Chart base
• To show the logs of a specific period , enter the period to show with [Period Covered (UTC)] then click the [Set Period] button. Use the [Clear Period] button to display all logs.
• To refresh the log , click the [Refresh] button.
• To search the log , do as follows:
1) Click the [Find] button to show the [Find text] box.
2) Click the input box then enter the text to search.
3) Select the search direction with the up or down radio button.
4) Click the [Find] button. The first matching text is highlighted in yellow at the top of the screen.
5) To continue the search click the [Find] button. To cancel the search, click the
[Cancel] button.
• To print the log , click the [Print Text] button.
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The [Danger Targets] log stores information about dangerous targets that are received from a radar (TTs) and/or targets that are received from an AIS transponder
(AIS targets).
If a TT or AIS target is within the set CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA (Time to CPA), information of all TTs (including non-dangerous targets) are recorded into the danger target log. This data is as follows:
• Date: Date of entry
• Time: Time of entry
• Source: Unit which generated log
• Type: Type of dangerous target
• Latitude and Longitude: Latitude and longitude position of dangerous target
• SPD/kn: Speed of dangerous target
• CRS/°T: Course of dangerous target
• HDG/°T: Heading of dangerous target
• CPA/NM, TCPA/min: CPA and TCPA of dangerous target
• Index: Radar target no. (TT), MMSI (AIS)
To open the [Danger Targets] log, click the [Record], [Target Log] and [Danger Target] buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
2013-05-08 13:55:59 ECD001 TT 35°38.164’N 139°49.842’E 15.1 193.3 N/A 1.3 0.7
2013-05-08 13:53:42 ECD001 TT 35°57.770’N 139°49.732’E 12.1 200.6 N/A 1.1 0.2
• To show the logs of a specific period , enter the period to show with [Period Covered (UTC)] then click the [Set Period] button. Use the [Clear Period] button to display all logs.
• To refresh the log , click the [Refresh] button.
• To search the log , do as follows:
1) Click the [Find] button to show the [Find text] box.
2) Click the input box then enter the text to search.
3) Select the search direction with the up or down radio button.
4) Click the [Find] button. Matching text is highlighted in yellow at the top of the screen.
5) To continue the search click the [Find] button. To cancel the search, click the [Cancel] button.
• To print the log , click the [Print Text] button. Select printing format then click the [Print] button. [Spread Portrait] prints two pages of data on one page.
• To export the log , click the [Export File] button. The file is named DangerTargetLogYYYYMMDDhhmmss.csv.
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19.5.1
How to set the conditions for logging danger targets
The operator may set Closest Point of Approach (CPA), Time to CPA (TCPA) and Log interval for viewing dangerous TT and AIS targets on the ECDIS display.
1. Open the menu and select the [Danger Targets] page from the [Danger Target] menu.
2. Set how often to record dangerous TTs and AIS target with [Log interval]. The setting range is 1 to 100 (min.).
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The log can be played back to check ship’s movements within a given time frame. If an AMS is connected, deactivate it to enable playback.
1. On the Status bar, click the [OTHERS] and [Playback] buttons. The message "If you use playback function, you cannot use other function before ECDIS restarts." appears. Click the [OK] button to proceed. The window shown below appears.
Click to playback data of current day.
2. Select the date to playback. Log data is stored by the day. To playback data in the current month, click a day in the calendar. For other dates, click the [ ] or [ ] button to select the month and then click a day in the calendar. To playback the current day, click the button at the top of the screen.
3. Click the [OK] button, and the dialog box shown on the next page appears. This box has controls for
• Start and End times
• Time elapsed
• Slider bar (drag the bar to change start time)
• Playback speed list box (change the playback speed). The choices are x1, x2, x4, x10 and x60.
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• The [Select] button selects a file. Playback is stopped and a message asks if you are sure to select a different file.
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(Select different file to playback.)
Time elapsed
Slider bar
Pause/playback button
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Playback speed
Pause :
Playback :
All your ship's movements and chart-related operations during the time period selected are plotted on the screen and the screen shows the message "PLAYBACK". To stop playback and return to the normal display, click the [Exit] button. The message
"Please Restart ECDIS for using other functions without playback." appears. Click the
[Restart] button to restart ECDIS.
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"Alert" is a generic name for a notice to any unusual or potentially dangerous situation generated within the system.
Alerts are classified according to priority and category.
There are four alert priorities: emergency*, alarm, warning and caution.
* Generated when this ECDIS is connected to an AMS.
Emergency : Immediate danger to human life or to the ship and its machinery exists and that immediate action must be taken. Emergency alerts are handled the same as an alarm .
Alarm : Situations or conditions which require immediate attention, decision and (if necessary) action by the bridge team to avoid any kind of hazardous situation and to maintain the safe navigation of the ship.
Warning : Conditions or situations which require immediate attention for precautionary reasons, to make the bridge team aware of conditions which are not immediately hazardous, but may become so.
Caution : Awareness of a condition which continues to require attention out of the ordinary consideration of the situation or of given information.
An alert is further classified by category, A, B or C, according to its degree of severity or source.
Category
A
B
C
Description
Category A alerts include alerts indicating
• Danger of collision
• Danger of grounding
Category B alerts are alerts where no additional information for decision support is necessary. Category B alerts are all alerts not falling under category A.
IAS (Integrated Automation System) generated engine alert
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When an alert is generated, the related alert message and alert state icon appear in the [Alert] box, which is at the bottom right corner on the screen. An audible alarm is additionally generated for emergencies, alarms and warnings.
In addition to the alert message and alert state icon, the [Alert] box has the buzzer stop button and provides access to the [Alert List] and [Alert Log].
Alert state icon
Buzzer stop button
(Click to stop buzzer.)
Alert message
(Number and name of alert)
Alert List/Alert Log button
(Right click to select.)
Alert state icon
: The state of an alert is shown with an icon. See page 20-4.
Alert message : The name and number of all active alerts appear in the message area, with the alert of the highest priority on top always. The color of both the message and the background change according to alert priority and alert state. See the table on the next page.
An alert can be acknowledged from the [Alert] box or [Alert List]. An alert remains in
the [Alert] box and [Alert List] until it is acknowledged and rectified. See section 20.4.
Alert List/Alert Log button : Right click to select the [Alert List] or [Alert Log]. The background color of the button is light blue when the log or list is open. See sections
20.5 and 20.6 for a description of the list and log.
Buzzer stop button : Click to temporarily silence the buzzer, which sounds against
alarms, emergency, and warnings. See page 20-4.
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!
!
!
Alert indication
008
Displayed alternately
Displayed alternately
Fan2 No Rotati..
Priority of alert
Emergency,
Alarm
Alert state Display state
- Not acknowledged, Not rectified.
OR
- Not acknowledged, Rectified.
Black characters on red background.
Not acknowledged:
flashes every 0.5 s.
Acknowledged: 3 s
on; 1 s off.
Red characters on gray background.
Emergency,
Alarm
Acknowledged, Not rectified.
Red characters on gray background.
Warning - Not acknowledged, Not rectified.
OR
- Not acknowledged, Rectified.
Black characters on yellow-orange.
Not acknowledged:
flashes every 0.5 s.
Acknowledged: 3 s
on; 1 s off.
Yellow-orange characters on gray background.
008
Fan2 No Rotati..
Warning Acknowledged, Not rectified.
Yellow-orange characters on gray background.
Caution Not rectified.
Yellow characters on gray background.
Emergency,
Alarm,
Warning
Acknowledged, Rectified.
No display.
Caution Rectified.
No display.
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The table shows the icons used to indicate the different alert states for the emergency, alarm, warning and caution alerts.
Icon Alert state Icon description
Alert priority: Emergency, Alarm
Not acknowledged, Not rectified Red triangle with black loudspeaker in center of triangle. Flashing every 0.5 s.
Not acknowledged, Not rectified
Buzzer temporarily silenced.
Acknowledged, Not rectified
Not acknowledged, Rectified
Red triangle with crossed out black loudspeaker in center of triangle. Flashing every 0.5 s.
Red triangle with black exclamation point in center of triangle.
Red triangle with black check mark in center of triangle. Lights 3 s, off 1 s, repeat.
Alert priority: Warning
Not acknowledged, Not rectified Yellow-orange circle with black loudspeaker in center of circle. Flashing every 0.5 s.
Not acknowledged, Not rectified
Buzzer temporarily silenced
Yellow-orange circle with crossed out black loudspeaker in center of circle. Flashing every
0.5 s.
Acknowledged, Not rectified Yellow-orange circle with black exclamation point in center of circle.
Not acknowledged, Rectified Yellow-orange circle with black check mark in center of circle. Lights 3 s, off 1 s, repeat.
Alert priority: Caution
Caution Steadily displayed yellow square with black exclamation point in center of square.
The color of both the background and the icon change according to alert state.
Button state Description
No alert generated. The background is grey and the icon is greyed out.
An emergency, alarm or warning is being acknowledged. The background is grey and the icon is white.
Button clicked to silence buzzer temporarily. The background is lightblue and the icon is black.
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When the buzzer for an alarm or warning sounds, you can temporarily silence it by doing one of the following:
• Click the buzzer stop button in the [Alert] box.
• In the [Alert List], click the [Silence] button.
The buzzer stops and the appearance of the alert state icon changes. An alert message remains n the [Alert] box and [Alert] list until acknowledged and rectified. The alert for the alarm or warning sounds again if not acknowledged within 30 seconds.
When an alarm or warning is generated, the buzzer sounds and the name of the alert appears and flashes in the [Alert] box and [Alert List]. To acknowledge the alert, do one of the following:
• Operate the key on a Control Unit.
• In the [Alert] box or [Alert List], click the alert name.
When acknowledged, the buzzer stops and the flashing of the alert name stops. The state of the alert changes and the alert priority changes as shown below
High
Priority no.
Priority of alert
1
Emergency,
Alarm
Alert state
Not acknowledged, Not rectified
2 Warning Not acknowledged, Not rectified
3
Emergency,
Alarm
4 Warning
Not acknowledged, Rectified
Not acknowledged, Rectified
5
Emergency,
Alarm
6 Warning
Acknowledged, Not rectified
Acknowledged, Not rectified
7 Caution
Low
Not rectified
?If the Warning alert 150 "Early Course Change Indication" or 151 "Actual Course
Change Indication") is not acknowledged within 30 seconds, then the priority changes to Alarm. If a Warning (other than Alert 150 and 151) is not acknowledged within
60seconds, the warning is generated again.
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Category
A
B
C
The place of alert acknowledgement depends on the category of the alert.
Where the alert is generated
Equipment that generated the alert.
Equipment and AMS* (Alert Management System) *No use
IAS (Integrated Automation System) generated engine alert
Place of alert
acknowledgement
Equipment that generated the alert.
Equipment that generated the alert or
AMS.
–
The [Alert List] displays all active alerts, with unacknowledged alerts at the top, in priority order. To display the list, right-click the [Alert List/Alert Log] button in the [Alert] box then select [Alert List]. The ZDA sentence is required to display the time in the list.
The list shows
• Alert no.
• Alert text
• Source of alert
• Time (UTC) alert was generated
• Time (UTC) alert was acknowledged
• Details about the alert selected
• Quantity of unacknowledged alerts
Filter
Alert details
Page selection buttons
Click to select page.
Available only when multiple pages exist.
Alert no.
Alert no.
Alert info icon
Alert text
Source
Alert no.
Time generated
Time
ACKed
Quantity of unacknowledged alerts. “0” when all alerts have been acknowledged.
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The background color of an unacknowledged emergency or alarm is red and flashing and unacknowledged warning is yellow-orange and flashing. An acknowledged alert is displayed steadily, in red for emergency or alarm and yellow-orange for warning. A caution is displayed steadily in yellow always.
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The [Filter] checkboxes at the top of the window let you select what alerts to view.
Check or uncheck the boxes to show or hide the corresponding alerts.
To find details about an alert, click the applicable alert info icon at the left side of the window to show the details in the [Detail] box at the top of the window. The box shows the reason for the alert, how to handle the alert, etc.
An individual emergency, alarm or warning can be acknowledged by clicking it.
The [Silence] button silences the buzzer.
When you acknowledge an alert, its display method on the [Alert] list changes according to alert category and alert state. Acknowledged and rectified alerts are immediately removed from the list.
No.
Alert priority
1 Emergency,
2
Alarm
3 Warning
4
5 Emergency,
Alarm
6 Warning
7 Caution
8 Emergency,
9
Alarm
10 Caution
Alert state
Not acknowledged, Not rectified
Not acknowledged, Rectified
Not acknowledged, Not rectified
Not acknowledged, Rectified
Acknowledged, Not rectified
Acknowledged, Not rectified
Not rectified
Acknowledged, Rectified
Acknowledged, Rectified
Rectified
Display after acknowledgement
5
8
6
9
–
–
–
–
–
–
Display after rectifying
2
–
4
–
8
9
10
–
–
–
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20. ALERTS
The [Alert Log] stores and displays the latest 10,000 alerts. To display the log, rightclick the [Alert List/Alert Log] button then select [Alert Log Window]. The log shows the following information for each alert:
• Priority of alert (Emergency, Alarm, Warning, Caution)
• Category of alert (A, B or C)
• Alert description (alert no., alert text)
• Source of alert
• Occurred Time (UTC)
• ACKed Time (UTC)
• Rectified Time (UTC)
• Alert details
You can select what priority and category of alerts to display with the [Priority] and
[Category] filters at the top of the list. The list can be sorted by [Priority], [Cat.], [Description] or Time (Occurred, Rectified, ACKed). Click the corresponding column title to sort accordingly. To find information about an alert, select it to show the information in the [Detail] box. To search the log, enter text in the [Log Search] box then click the
[Find] button. You can save the contents of the log to a USB flash memory, in .dat format, by clicking the [Export Log] button.
Priority filter
Category filter
Category
Alert text
Occured time
Priority
Alert no.
Alert Details
Source
An "ALR receive and ACK transmit" communication is available for every serial line input. The ALR message from the sensor includes information about alerts from the sensor, and is presented though the normal alert system. When you acknowledge an alert, an ACK message is sent to the sensor to do remote acknowledge.
This interface is based on IEC 61162-1 and IEC 80/520/INF.
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20. ALERTS
Below is a list of all available alerts and their default priorities. The priority of Alerts 620 to 638 can be switched between Caution and Warning on the [Chart Alert] page. See
section 8.1.2. For a detailed Alert list, including remedies, see Appendix 5.
No.
024
025
026
027
028
030
031
032
016
017
018
019
020
021
022
023
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
033
034
035
036
037
038
039
070
071
072
073
074
Text
Fan1 Rotation Speed Lowering
Fan2 Rotation Speed Lowering
Fan3 Rotation Speed Lowering
Fan4 Rotation Speed Lowering
LCD Unit Lifetime Over
High Temperature Inside Monitor
Fan1 No Rotation
Fan2 No Rotation
Fan3 No Rotation
Fan4 No Rotation
RS485 Communication Timeout
No Signal
Sentence Syntax Error
Fan1 Rotation Speed Lowering
Fan2 Rotation Speed Lowering
Fan3 Rotation Speed Lowering
Fan4 Rotation Speed Lowering
LCD Unit Lifetime Over
High Temperature Inside Monitor
Fan1 No Rotation
Fan2 No Rotation
Fan3 No Rotation
Fan4 No Rotation
RS485 Communication Timeout
No Signal
Sentence Syntax Error
Main Monitor COM Timeout
Sub Monitor COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 1 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 2 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 3 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 4 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 5 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 6 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 7 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 8 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 9 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 10 COM Timeout
RCU 1 COM Timeout
RCU 2 COM Timeout
RCU 3 COM Timeout
EC-3000 CPU Temp High
EC-3000 GPU Temp High
Caution
Caution
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Default priority
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
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20. ALERTS
No.
150
151
152
153
154
156
158
159
090
094
095
096
097
098
099
115
080
082
083
084
086
087
088
089
075
076
077
078
079
257
258
259
260
272
273
274
275
170
171
172
235
236
237
255
256
277
278
279
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Text
EC-3000 CPU Board Temp High
EC-3000 Remote 1 Temp High
EC-3000 Remote 2 Temp High
EC-3000 CPU Fan Rotation Speed Lowering
EC-3000 Fan1 Rotation Speed Lowering
EC-3000 Fan2 Rotation Speed Lowering
EC-3000 CPU Fan No Rotation
EC-3000 CPU Fan1 No Rotation
EC-3000 CPU Fan2 No Rotation
EC-3000 CPUboard 5V Power Error
EC-3000 CPUboard 3.3V Power Error
EC-3000 CPUboard 12V Power Error
EC-3000 CPUboard Battery Power Error
EC-3000 CPUboard Core Power Error
Sensor Adapter 11 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 12 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 13 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 14 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 15 COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 16 COM Timeout
Loss of System Communication
Early Course Change Indication
Actual Course Change Indication
Wheel Over Line
Track Control Stop
Position Monitor
Sensor Failure
Course Difference
Low Speed Alarm
Positioning System Failure
Crossing Safety Contour
Off Track Alarm
Echo Sounder 1 COM Error
Echo Sounder 2 COM Error
Echo Sounder 3 COM Error
Gyro 1 COM Error
Gyro 2 COM Error
Gyro 3 COM Error
Gyro 4 COM Error
Gyro 51 COM Error
Backup Navigator
UTC Time Not Available
Depth(Bow) Not Available
Depth(Midship) Not Available
Depth(Stern) Not Available
Wind Speed/Direction Not Available
STW Not Available
COG/SOG Not Available
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning
Warning
Warning
Alarm
Alarm
Warning
Alarm
Warning
Alarm
Warning
Alarm
Alarm
Caution
Default priority
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Alarm
Warning
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning
Caution
Warning
Text
SDME 1 COM Error
SDME 2 COM Error
SDME 3 COM Error
SOG Not Available
Heading Magnetic Not Available
EPFS 1 COM Error
EPFS 2 COM Error
EPFS 3 COM Error
EPFS 4 COM Error
EPFS 5 COM Error
EPFS 6 COM Error
EPFS 7 COM Error
EPFS 8 COM Error
EPFS 9 COM Error
EPFS 10 COM Error
Rudder 1 COM Error
Rudder 2 COM Error
Rudder 3 COM Error
HCS 1 COM Error
HCS 2 COM Error
VDR COM Error
BNWAS COM Error
Other Sensor 1 COM Error
Other Sensor 2 COM Error
Other Sensor 3 COM Error
Other Sensor 4 COM Error
Other Sensor 5 COM Error
Other Sensor 6 COM Error
Other Sensor 7 COM Error
Other Sensor 8 COM Error
Other Sensor 9 COM Error
Other Sensor 10 COM Error
EC-3000 Ch.01 COM Timeout
EC-3000 Ch.02 COM Timeout
EC-3000 Ch.03 COM Timeout
EC-3000 Ch.04 COM Timeout
EC-3000 Ch.05 COM Timeout
EC-3000 Ch.06 COM Timeout
EC-3000 Ch.07 COM Timeout
EC-3000 Ch.08 COM Timeout
Double Gyro Status Conflict
Selected Gyro Status Missing
Wind Sensor 1 COM Error
Wind Sensor 2 COM Error
Wind Sensor 3 COM Error
Water Current COM Error
Water Temp COM Error
AIS COM Error
No.
306
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
298
299
300
301
302
303
304
305
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
280
281
282
284
285
325
326
327
330
331
360
361
362
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
370
371
380
20. ALERTS
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Default priority
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning
Warning
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning
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20. ALERTS
No.
426
427
428
429
430
450
451
453
418
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
401
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
390
391
392
393
400
526
527
528
529
530
531
532
533
469
470
472
473
474
475
485
495
534
535
536
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NAVTEX COM Error
ROT Gyro 1 COM Error
ROT Gyro 2 COM Error
ROT Gyro 3 COM Error
Network Printer Not Available
Local Printer Not Available
Other Sensor 11 COM Error
Other Sensor 12 COM Error
Other Sensor 13 COM Error
Other Sensor 14 COM Error
Other Sensor 15 COM Error
Other Sensor 16 COM Error
Other Sensor 17 COM Error
Other Sensor 18 COM Error
Other Sensor 19 COM Error
Other Sensor 20 COM Error
Other Sensor 21 COM Error
Other Sensor 22 COM Error
Other Sensor 23 COM Error
Other Sensor 24 COM Error
Other Sensor 25 COM Error
Other Sensor 26 COM Error
Other Sensor 27 COM Error
Other Sensor 28 COM Error
Other Sensor 29 COM Error
Other Sensor 30 COM Error
Heading Sensor Not Available
Gyro CORR. Source Change
SDME Sensor Not Available
WGS84 Not Used
Datum Change
Position Source Change
Heading Source Change
COG/SOG Source Change
CTW/STW Source Change
Depth Limit
Anchor Watch Error
TT CPA/TCPA
TT Lost
REF Target Lost
AIS New Target
AIS Target Display 95%
AIS Target Display 100%
AIS Target Capacity 95%
AIS Target Capacity 100%
AIS Target Activate 95%
AIS Target Activate 100%
AIS CPA/TCPA
Text
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning
Caution
Warning
Warning
Caution
Warning
Warning
Default priority
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning
Warning
Alarm
Warning
Alarm
Warning
Warning
Warning
Caution
Warning
Caution
Warning
Caution
Warning
Alarm
Text
AIS Lost
AIS Message Received
AIS Message Transmit Error
AIS Transmitting
No CPA/TCPA for AIS
User Chart Danger Area
Traffic Separation Zone
Inshore Traffic Zone
Restricted Area
Caution Area
Offshore Production Area
Military Practice Area
Seaplane Landing Area
Submarine Transit Lane
Anchorage Area
Marine Farm / Aquaculture
PSSA Area
Areas to be Avoided
Buoy
UKC Limit
Non-official ENC
No Vector Chart
Not Up-to-date
Permit Expired
Chart align: Over 30 min
Last WPT Approach
Autopilot Mode Conflict
AP Receive Error
Use MAN Steering
TC Start Timeout
RM Stop - Exceed Max XTE
RM Stop - Disconnect Sensors
RM Stop - Other Causes
Radar Sensor SW Version Error
NAVTEX Message Received
EPFS 1 Sensor Banned
EPFS 2 Sensor Banned
EPFS 3 Sensor Banned
EPFS 4 Sensor Banned
EPFS 5 Sensor Banned
EPFS 6 Sensor Banned
EPFS 7 Sensor Banned
EPFS 8 Sensor Banned
EPFS 9 Sensor Banned
EPFS 10 Sensor Banned
SDME 1 Sensor Banned
SDME 2 Sensor Banned
SDME 3 Sensor Banned
No.
636
637
638
640
652
665
667
675
628
629
630
631
632
633
634
635
620
621
622
623
624
625
626
627
537
539
541
542
543
853
854
855
856
857
858
859
860
690
691
692
693
728
820
851
852
861
862
863
20. ALERTS
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Caution
Alarm
Alarm
Caution
Warning
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Default priority
Warning
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
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20. ALERTS
No.
871
872
873
874
875
881
882
883
891
900
901
902
903
904
Gyro 1 Sensor Banned
Gyro 2 Sensor Banned
Gyro 3 Sensor Banned
Gyro 4 Sensor Banned
Gyro 5 Sensor Banned
ROT Gyro 1 Sensor Banned
ROT Gyro 2 Sensor Banned
ROT Gyro 3 Sensor Banned
Water Current Sensor Banned
No Filter Source of Position
No Filter Source of COG/SOG
No Filter Source of CTW/STW
No Filter Source of Heading
No Filter Source of ROT
Text
Default priority
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Note: The priority of alerts 620 to 638 can be switched between Warning and Caution.
See the installation manual for details.
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The purpose of the ship and route parameters is set the basic parameters for the ship.
These parameters are relative to ship steering and they are very important to get correct function of the integrated navigation system. They must be maintained carefully.
Modification requires a good knowledge of the parameters' importance.
Open the menu and select [Ship & Route Parameters] from the [General] menu to show the [Ship & Route] page. Set each item referring to the description below.
[MAX Speed] : Maximum speed the ship can do.
[MAX Height]: Maximum height of ship above sea level.
[MAX Draught]: Maximum draught of ship.
[MAX ROT] *: The maximum rate of turn of the ship. Set at installation.
[WPT Approach]* : The alert time before reaching the wheel over point.
[WPT Prewarning]* : The alert time before reaching the wheel over point.
[Default Line Radius] : Define the default value of radius between waypoints during automatic route steering.
[Default CH Limit] : Define the default value of channel limit.
[Default Safety Margin] : Define the default value of extension for channel limits to be checked against chart alerts.
* Set at installation and cannot be changed by the operator.
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21. PARAMETERS
The forwarding distances are the distances the ship travels straight after the steering command is given to the autopilot. These distances change according to the radius of turn.
The forwarding distances are entered at installation and cannot be changed by the operator. However, the operator can view the forwarding distances settings on the [Forwarding Distance] display ([MENU] → [General] → [Navigation Parameter]).
Note: These are the port side values. Starboard side values can also be shown. Contact a FURUNO dealer for details.
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21. PARAMETERS
The cost parameters are used in the optimization calculation. Therefore define these parameters before doing the calculation.
Open the menu and select [Cost Parameters] from the [General] menu to show the
[Cost Parameters] page. Set each item according to ship’s plan, etc.
At the [Cost] window, enter the cost/hour and cost/ton for heavy fuel oil and diesel oil.
At the [Fuel Consumption] window, define the fuel consumption figures for up to 12 different speeds. Before entering the data, plot the data on a graph, like the one shown below. Use a second graph if, for example, diesel oil consumption is different from that of heavy fuel oil. Reset the power to effect the settings.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
2
1
4
3
7
6
5
0
0 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 20
SHIP’S SPEED (kn)
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21. PARAMETERS
The instant track feature can create, in route monitoring, a simple route in the following situations:
• Return to the monitored route when the vessel goes outside the channel limits.
• Temporarily deviate from the monitored route (avoid collision, etc.).
Set the parameters for the instant track ([MENU] → [General] → [Ship & Route Parameters] → [Instant Track] tab).
[Delay before Initiating First Turn] : Set the number of seconds (30 - 600 seconds) to wait before initiating the first turn in the simple route.
[Turn Radius] : Set the turning radius (0.02 - 3.00 NM) to use between waypoints (four waypoints) in the simple route.
[CH Limit] : Set the channel limit (10 - 1852 m) for the instant track, automatically or manually. The [Auto] setting uses the channel limit set for the monitored route.
[Route Check Strictly] : Check to prevent monitoring of instant track when a chart alert (alarm or warning) is found through the route check. Uncheck to monitor instant track in spite of chart alert found through the route check.
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The main conning display provides relevant sensor information data (including engine data) from external equipment, on one display to facilitate safe and efficient monitoring. The ECDIS accepts sensor information data in analog, serial and contact signal formats.
Six sets of conning displays are available, and they are arranged at installation. Consult with the installer of the equipment to decide the content and layout of each display.
To show the conning display, click the Display mode button on the Status bar to select
[CONNING].
Note: Analog data is shown in the lowest value of the setting range when the data is not input.
Conning display Status bar (see next page)
05 Mar 2014
UTC
05 Mar 2014
17.5°
Azimuth
Pitch And Roll
ROLL PITCH
3.8° -2°
Note: The cursor can be moved between the main monitor and a sub monitor and vice versa if the sub monitor is configured to show the
Conning display. Push the scrollwheel until the cursor moves to the other monitor.
Cursor
Conning
Sub monitor
Cursor
Push scrollwheel
ECDIS
Main monitor
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22. CONNING DISPLAYS
7
8
5
6
No.
Button
1 Display mode
2 Conning display sheet
3
4
STANDBY
TOOL
Description
Selects the display mode. See section 2.2.
Selects the conning display sheet to use, Sheet.1 - Sheet.6. (Sheet name is decided at installation. “Sheet x” (x=sheet number) is the default sheet name.)
Goes to the Standby mode. See section 1.4.
Shows, hides the software keyboard; adjusts the volume of the key beep and audio alert.
Shows, hides software keyboard
Adjusts volume of key beep, audio alert
To adjust a volume, put cursor in applicable box.
Selects a display palette. See section 1.7.
Volume setting
Click up arrow to raise volume; down arrow to lower volume.
Adjusts the brilliance of a FURUNO or Hatteland monitor. See section 1.8.
Takes a screenshot. See section 1.14.
Displays system information and the Operator’s Manual. Conning information appears in the Version tab.
Version nos. subject to change.
9 Date
10 Time
11
Rotates clockwise if the system is working properly. See section 2.1.2.
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22. CONNING DISPLAYS
Six conning display sheets are available, and the content, layout and name of each sheet can be customized, by the service technician. Below are some examples conning display sheets.
Example 1 (General navigation)
Example 2 (General navigation)
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22. CONNING DISPLAYS
Example 3 (General navigation)
Example 4 (General Navigation)
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Example 5 (All waters, navigation)
22. CONNING DISPLAYS
Example 6 (All waters, harbor)
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22. CONNING DISPLAYS
Example 7 (Ocean, navigation)
Example 8 (Ocean, harbor)
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Example 9 (Offshore Service Vessel, Fore 1)
22. CONNING DISPLAYS
Example 10 (Offshore Service Vessel, Fore 2)
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22. CONNING DISPLAYS
Example 11 (Offshore Service Vessel, Aft1)
Example 12 (Offshore Service Vessel, Aft2)
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22. CONNING DISPLAYS
The mini conning display, available in the Voyage navigation mode, provides various navigation information and is set during the installation. The display example below shows heading, doppler log speed and rudder angle. To show or hide the mini conning display, click the [Mini Conning] button on the InstantAccess bar.
The location of the display can be changed. Right click the mini-conning display to show the context-sensitive menu. Click the location desired: [Left Top], [Left Middle],
[Left Bottom], [Right Top], [Right Middle] or [Right Bottom].
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22. CONNING DISPLAYS
With the landscape monitor, the side conning display can be shown in the information area, in the radar mode. The presence or absence of the display is determined during the installation.
Four side conning sheets are preset during the installation according to expected usage, possible navigation conditions, etc. (The operator cannot modify the sheets.) You can select a sheet by clicking the current sheet name at the top right corner on the display.
Sheet name
RADAR-1
Side conning display
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The [Settings] menu provides file import, export and maintenance, testing facilities
(display, keyboard, self test), data sharing, customizing, screenshot processing, user default restoration, and CCRP selection.
Click the Settings button ( ) on the Status bar then select [Settings]. The right message appears.
Click the [OK] button to show the [Settings] menu then click the [OK] button.
For the service technician
DB export:
Execute
Playback data
No.
Name Description
1 Pages (menus) A total of eleven menus. See the descriptions in this chapter.
2 Menu area The menu for the selected page appears here.
3 Page selection buttons
Click to scroll the menus.
To open a page, use the page selection buttons to select a page then click the tab of the page required. The color of the border of the page selected is light blue.
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23. SETTINGS MENU
The [File Export] page exports setting data, route/user charts, and playback data*, to a USB flash memory. Data is exported in .zip files.
* Disable AMS to enable export.
Db export:
Execute
Playback data
3
No.
Name
1 Data selection
Description
Check the data to export, setting data, route/user chart, and playback data.
(The size of the log data is large, thus some time may be required to export the data.)
2 [Export] button Click to export all items selected on this menu. The [SAVE
FILE] dialog box appears. Select where to save the data, then click the [Save] button.
3 [Execute] button Saves test data to the SSD, for use by service technicians.
Only service technicians can extract the data.
Note 1: The [Export] button does appear unless an item is checked.
Note 2: The message "Now processing" appears during the exporting, and "File export succeeded." appears upon completion. Click the [OK] button to finish.
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23. SETTINGS MENU
The [File Import] page lets you import FMD-3xx0 series created setting data, routes/ user charts, and playback data*, from a USB flash memory.
.*Disable AMS to enable import.
Playback data
No.
Name
1 Select file to import button
2 Data selection
3 [Import] button
Description
Click to show the [OPEN FILE] dialog box, where you can select the file to import.
Check the data to import setting data, route/user chart, and playback data.
Click to import the objects selected. The message shown right appears.
Following data will be replaced with the imported data, and system will reboot automatically.
Please export current data before import if needed.
- Setting data
- Route/User chart
Do you wish to continue?
Note 1: Item 2 does not appear until after a file is selected. Item 3 appears after the data to import is selected.
Note 2: The message "Now processing" appears during the importing, and the message "File import finished." appears upon completion. Click the [OK] button.
Note 3: The larger the file the more the time required to import the data.
Note 4: The system automatically restarts after setting data is imported.
Note 5: If importing could not be completed, first check if the USB flash memory is properly inserted. If inserted properly, try importing again.
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23. SETTINGS MENU
The [File Maintenance] page lets you restore the last-saved route/user chart application and Route/user chart system.
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No.
Name
1 Route/User chart
Application backup
2 Route/User chart
System backup
Description
Check to restore last-saved route/user chart application.
Check to restore last-saved route/user chart system.
3 [Restore] button Click to restore item selected.
Note: To restore the route data from the backup data, first check all route data then do the restore from the latest data.
23. SETTINGS MENU
The [Self Test] page is mainly for use by the service technician to check the equipment. The ECDIS function is inoperative during the test.
OK
OK
OK
Function: ecdis,conning,tcs,ams
No.
Name
1 Test results, program numbers
2 [Start] button
3 [Stop] button
4 [Export] button
Description
The results of the self test and the program numbers.
(Program numbers subject to change.)
Start the self test.
Stop the self test. (Shown during test.)
Export the results of the self test to an external medium (ex.
USB flash memory).
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The [Data Sharing] page shares the same brilliance setting between main and slave displays (ECDIS and conning applications).
Data Sharing
Please check items to share between all applications.
Display Settings
Display Brilliance
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The [Customize] page lets you set buzzer volume, key beep volume, and scrollwheel rotation direction.
File Maintenance Self Test Data Sharing
No.
1
Name
Wheel rotation
Description
Set the direction of scrollwheel rotation direction.
Normal : Downward to increase value, upward to decrease value.
Reverse : Reverse of "Normal".
2 Key beep volume Set the volume of the key beep that sounds for correct key or mouse button operation.
0, no beep; 1, LOW; 2, MID; 3, HIGH
3 Alert sound volume Set the loudness of the alert buzzer.
1, LOW; 2, MID; 3, HIGH
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The [Display Test] page displays various test patterns to check the FURUNO-supplied monitor for proper display of colors. Click the [Display Test] button to start the test. The buzzer sounds at the start of the test.
Self Test Data Sharing
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Left-click to proceed in the numerical order shown below; right click to proceed in reverse order.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Diagonal Black All colors Black
(5) (6) (7) (8)
White Red Green Blue
(9) (10) (11) (12)
Gray Red bars Green bars Blue bars
(13) (14) (15) (16)
Yellow bars Aqua bars Purple bars Gray bars
To quit the display test and close the [Settings] menu, press the ESC key on the applicable Control Unit, or click the Exit button on the [Display Test] menu.
23. SETTINGS MENU
The [Keyboard Test] page checks the controls and keys on the ECDIS Control Unit and the trackball module on the ECDIS Control Unit and Trackball Control Unit.
Data Sharing Customize Display Test Keyboard Test
No.
1
2
3
4
5
EBL, BRILL, GAIN and
VRM
Name
InstantAccess knob/key
Description
Operate the related controls on the ECDIS
Control Unit. Rotate a control and the window above the control shows the setting value.
Push a control and the equivalent location on screen lights in light blue. (The RAIN and SEA control have no function and the EBL and VRM controls do not have a push function.)
Check the InstantAccess knob and key.
1) Rotate the knob and the setting value appears in the window.
2) Push the knob and the knob lights in light blue.
3) Push the key and the key lights in light blue.
No use
Keyboard of the ECDIS
Control Unit
Keys of the ECDIS Control
Unit
Operate each key. The pressed key lights in light blue.
Operate each key. The pressed key lights in light-blue.
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No.
6
7
Name
Trackball module
[Buzzer ON] button
8 [Contact Output] button
Description
Check the trackball module of a Control Unit:
1) Spin the scrollwheel and rotate the trackball. The indication above the operated control shows the setting value.
2) Push each button. The window above a pushed button lights in light blue.
3) Push the scrollwheel. The window above the wheel lights in light blue.
Click the [Buzzer ON] button to sound the buzzer. The buzzer sounds and the button flashes (in red). Click the button again to cancel.
Click the [Contact Output] button to output the alarm output signal from the Processor Unit.
Click the button again to cancel.
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The [Screenshot] page processes screenshots saved to the SSD.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
List
Name Description
List of screenshots taken. Screenshots are automatically assigned a file name consisting of the time and date the screenshot was taken.
Check boxes
Preview
Put a checkmark in the box of the screenshot to process.
Preview of the screenshot selected.
[Delete] button* Delete the screenshot(s) selected.
[Export] button* Export selected screenshot(s) to a USB flash memory.
[Print] button
[Apply] button*
Prints the selected screenshot.
Save comment.
8 Comment box Enter comment for screenshot. Put a check in appropriate checkbox then enter comment.
* Button does not appear until related action is completed.
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23.10.1 How to export screenshots
You can export screenshots to a USB flash memory as follows:
1. Insert a USB flash memory in the USB port on the Control Unit.
2. Open the [Screenshot] page.
3. Put a checkmark in the checkbox of the screenshot(s) to export.
4. Click the [Export] button.
SAVE FILE
5. Select the USB flash memory.
6. Click the [OK] button to export the screenshots selected.
7. If the exporting was successful, a window showing the number of files exported appears. Click the [OK] button to finish.
23.10.2 How to delete screenshots
1. Select the [Screenshot] page.
2. Put a checkmark in the checkbox of the screenshot(s) to delete. To select all screenshots, right-click the box to the left of the [Date] column then select [Select all]. To clear all check marks, select [Clear all].
3. Click the [Delete] button. You are asked "Selected files will be deleted. Do you wish to continue?"
4. Click the [Yes] button to delete the screenshots selected. The message "File deletion succeeded." appears.
5. Click the [OK] button to finish.
23.10.3 How to print screenshots
With connection of a printer you can print the screenshots stored in the SSD of the processor unit.
1. Select the [Screenshot] page.
2. Put a checkmark in the checkbox of the screenshot(s) to print.
3. Click the [Print] button.
4. Click the [OK] button to finish.
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The [User Default] page restores all default settings for the [Chart Display] and [Symbol Display]. Click the [Restore User Setting] button. You are asked "All setting data will be restored to the default. Do you wish to continue?" appears. Click the [Yes] button to restore default settings and reset the power.
If you require the settings shown below, copy them to a USB flash memory (using the file export feature), BEFORE restoring user defaults.
• Setting data
• Route/User chart
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The [CCRP] page provides for selection of CCRP (Consistent Common Reference
Point) and shows the location of various sensors.
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No.
1
2
3
CCRP
Name
Display Filter
Ship’s graphic
Description
Select the CCRP to use in the case of multiple CCRPs.
Check the items to show on the ship’s graphic.
Shows the location of the sensors selected at the [Display Filter].
Periodic checks and maintenance are important for proper operation of any electronic system. This chapter contains maintenance and troubleshooting instructions to keep optimum performance and the longest possible life of the equipment. Before attempting any maintenance or troubleshooting procedure please review the safety information below. If you cannot restore normal operation after following the troubleshooting procedures, do not attempt to check inside any unit; there are no operator-serviceable parts inside. Refer any repair work to a qualified technician.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment.
Only qualified personnel can work inside the equipment.
Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant or contact spray to coating or plastic parts.
Those items contain organic solvents that can damage coating and plastic parts, especially plastic connectors.
Regular maintenance is essential to good performance. A regular maintenance program should be established and should at least include the items shown in the table below.
Interval Check point
When needed Monitor unit and
Processor Unit
3 to 6 months
Filter inside Processor Unit
Cabling
Check and measures
Dust or dirt may be removed from a cabinet with a soft cloth. Water-diluted mild detergent may be used if desired.
DO NOT use chemical cleaners to clean the display unit; they may remove paint and markings.
To clean the LCD, wipe the LCD carefully to prevent scratching, using tissue paper and an LCD cleaner. To remove dirt or salt deposits, use an
LCD cleaner, wiping slowly with tissue paper so as to dissolve the dirt or salt.
Change paper frequently so the salt or dirt will not scratch the LCD. Do not use solvents such as thinner, acetone or benzene for cleaning. Also, do not use a degreaser or an antifog solution, as they can strip the coating from the LCD.
Have a technician clean the filter if it is
Check that all cabling is firmly connected and is not damaged.
Remarks
Do not use chemicalbased cleaners for cleaning. They can remove paint and markings.
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The fuse in the Processor Unit, Monitor Unit and Sensor Adapter protects those units from overvoltage (overcurrent) and internal fault. If a unit cannot be turned on, check if its fuse has blown. If a fuse has blown, find out the cause before replacing the fuse.
If the fuse blows again after replacement, contact your dealer for advice.
Use the proper fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can damage the equipment or cause fire.
Unit
Processor Unit
EC-3000
Monitor Unit
MU-190
Monitor Unit
MU-231
Sensor Adapter
MC-3000S
Power supply
100-115 VAC
220-230 VAC
100-230 VAC
Type Code no.
FGMB 125V 10A PBF 000-157-470-10
FGMB 250V 5A PBF 000-157-570-10
FGBO 250V 1A PBF 000-155-828-10
100-230 VAC
24 VDC
FGBO 250V 1.5A PBF 000-155-833-10
FGMB 125V 3A PBF 000-157-481-10
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If the cursor moves abnormally, dust or dirt may be on the trackball. Clean the trackball as shown below:
1. Turn the retaining ring on the trackball module counterclockwise 45° to unlock it.
Retaining ring
2. Remove the retaining ring and ball.
3. Clean the ball with a soft, lint-free cloth, then blow carefully into the ball-cage to dislodge dust and lint.
4. Look for a build-up of dirt on the metal rollers. If dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with isopropyl-rubbing alcohol.
5. Make sure that fluff from the swab is not left on the rollers.
6. Re-set the ball and retaining ring. Be sure the retaining ring is not inserted reversely.
Have a qualified technician clean the air inlet filter in the Processor Unit when it becomes dusty. Remove the filter and clean it with water and a mild detergent. Rinse the filter, allow the filter to dry then return it to the Processor Unit.
Filter
Air inlet
Processor unit, left side
Note 1: Be sure the air inlet is not blocked. A blocked inlet can cause the temperature to rise inside the cabinet, which can lead to malfunction.
Note 2: The right side of the Processor Unit has an exhaust vent. Remove dust from the vent as necessary.
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The troubleshooting table below provides common faults and the remedies with which to restore normal operation.
the picture freezes
(display is not updated) planned route is not displayed symbol of user chart cannot be erased position cannot be found
ARCS chart cannot be displayed
Troubleshooting
If… power cannot be turned on power can be turned on but nothing appears on the display then…
• power connector may have loosened.
• ship's mains is off.
• fuse has blown.
• brilliance is too low.
• the ambient temperature is less than 0°C (32°F).
• ECDIS internal error
• the control unit buzzer is sounding continuously and the working indicator has stopped
• the control unit buzzer is sounding continuously and the screen is blacked out message “There is no dongle or an error has occurred in the dongle. The system will automatically shut down.” appears monitored route is not displayed
• suspect system error
• dongle is not connected.
• data in the dongle is corrupted.
Remedy
• Check connector.
• Check power supply.
• Replace fuse.
• Adjust brilliance.
• The heater is warming the Processor Unit. The display appears in approx. 2 minutes.
• Press the power key on a Control
Unit to turn off the power. If the power does not go off, hold down the key. Turn on the power again to restore normal operation.
• Press and hold down the power button on the control unit or the power switch on the processor unit until the power goes off. Then turn on the power again to restore normal operation.
• Connect dongle.
• Contact FURUNO for assistance.
• route has not been selected.
• monitor route has not been selected to be visible above the chart.
• route has not been selected.
• planned route has not been selected to be visible above the chart.
• Select route to monitor.
• Open the [Route] page of the
[Symbol Display] menu and check the monitored route parts to show.
• Select route as “planned”.
• Open [Route] page of [Symbol Display] menu and check the planned route parts to show.
• Do the delete action several times.
• two or more symbols may be superimposed on each other.
• position sensor(s) is not selected on the [POSN] page.
• position sensor is turned off.
• sensor cable has loosened.
• no ARCS chart for area.
• dongle is not connected.
• license has expired.
• Check position sensor selections.
• Turn on position sensor.
• Check cable.
• Open ARCS chart from the [Manage Charts] dialog box.
• Connect dongle.
• Renew ARCS license.
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ECDIS display route monitoring is stopped
If…
S57 chart cannot be displayed past track is not displayed
• dongle is not connected.
• past track is not selected to be visible.
then…
• no ENC chart for area.
• user chart is not selected to be visible.
Remedy
• Open S57 chart from [Manage
Charts] dialog box.
• Connect dongle.
• Open [Tracking] page of [Symbol
Display] menu and select [Own
Ship Past Tracks] to [CCRP], [Primary], [Secondary] or [Pivot] as appropriate.
• Open [Mariner] page of [Symbol
Display] menu and select parts to show.
• Steer the ship back to the route then restart route monitoring.
• Alert 691: RM Stop - Exceed Max
XTE . Own ship is too far away from the route.
• Alert 692: No Valid Sensor Data .
ECDIS internal error.
• Alert 693: RM Stop - Other
Causes . Required data (position,
SOG/COG) not found.
• user chart is not selected in Voyage navigation mode.
• Request service.
• Check sensor connections.
• Select user chart in Voyage navigation mode.
user chart is not displayed on radar overlay message "Nearing memory usage limit.
Click the Restart button to restart the system to prevent trouble." appears message "Nearing memory usage limit.
If you will start monitoring, click the Restart button to restart the system to prevent trouble during route monitoring." message "Memory usage limit reached.
Click the Restart button to restart the system to prevent trouble." appears.
some Display mode buttons are yellow
• the memory usage limit for software is close to capacity. Performance may be affected.
• the memory usage limit for software is close to capacity. Performance may be affected.
• the memory usage limit for software is reached. Performance may be affected.
• the memory usage limit for software is close to capacity. Performance may be affected.
• If you need to save your work, click the [Later] button then reset the power. If you don’t need to save your work, click the [Restart] button.
Note that the notice does not appear in the Conning mode.
• Click the [Restart] button.
• Click the [Restart] button to reset the power. No other operations are available other than restart.
Note that the notice does not appear in the Conning mode.
• Stop all operations and reset the power.
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The table below lists the consumable parts in the Processor Unit, Sensor Adapters and Monitor Units. Replace the parts before their expected expirations.
Unit
Processor Unit
EC-3000
Part
CPU Fan
Power Fan
Chassis Fan
MC-CS Board
Type
KTA-555-01
109P0612H761
109P0612H761
24P0114
Life
8.5 years
8.5 years
8.5 years
8.5 years Sensor Adapter
MC-3000S
Sensor Adapter
MC-3010A
Monitor Unit
MC-ANLG Board 24P0115
MU-190
MU-231
7.0 years
BEZEL (19) & LCD ASSEMBLY 50,000 hours
BEZEL (23) & LCD ASSEMBLY 50,000 hours
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The color differentiation checks if the ECDIS monitor can distinguish between the various color-coded areas, lines and symbols.
1. Click the [Chart INFO] and [Chart 1] buttons on the InstantAccess bar to show the
[ECDIS Chart 1] menu.
2. Click [Color diagram] to show the color test diagram.
If the colors are correct, the diagonal line will be distinguishable from its surroundings, at any brilliance setting.
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An AMS warns the navigator, with audio-visual indications, when safety parameters are violated or there is a failure of connected equipment. The AMS also transfers unacknowledged alerts to the BNWAS.
The main functions of the AMS are
• Organize and track alerts that occur on the vessel. The AMS displays the alerts on its HMI system and sounds a buzzer when an alert condition occurs.
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Transfer alerts not acknowledged within 30 seconds to the BNWAS. (The BNWAS then activates the Emergency Call to inform appropriate officers’ quarters of unacknowledged alarms.)
Refer to the system configuration for the ECDIS - the AMS is an integral part of the
ECDIS.
“Alert” is a generic name for an emergency, alarm, warning or caution generated by an equipment connected to the AMS or the ECDIS.
Alerts have one of four priorities:
Priority of alert
Description
Emergency Immediate danger to human life or to the ship and its machinery exists and that immediate action must be taken. Emergency alerts are handled the same as alarms.
Alarm
Warning
Caution
Alarms indicate situations or conditions which require immediate attention, decision and (if necessary) action by the bridge team to avoid any kind of hazardous situation and to maintain the safe navigation of the ship.
Conditions or situations which require immediate attention for precautionary reasons, to make the bridge team aware of conditions which are not immediately hazardous, but may become so.
Awareness of a condition which continues to require attention out of the ordinary consideration of the situation or of given information.
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Each alert is further put into the category A or category B.
Category of alert
Description
Category A Category A alerts include alerts indicating
• Danger of collision
• Danger of grounding
Category B Category B alerts are alerts where no additional information for decision support is necessary besides the information that is shown at the central alert management HMI. Category B alerts are all alerts not falling under category A.
Category and location of alert acknowledgement
• A category A alert cannot be acknowledged at the AMS; it must be acknowledged at the equipment that generated the alert.
• A category B alert can be acknowledged at either the AMS or the equipment that generated the alert.
• All caution alerts are a part of category B. Caution alerts neither sound the buzzer nor require acknowledgement.
Category A alert:
External
Equipment
AMS
Alert generated
Acknowledge: possible Acknowledge: not possible
Category B alert:
External
Equipment
Acknowledge: possible
Alert generated
AMS
Acknowledge: possible
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Acknowledged from the equipment that generated the alert : The alert is acknowledged at both the equipment and the AMS and their buzzers stop.
Acknowledged from the AMS : The alert is acknowledged at neither the equipment that generated the alert nor the AMS, however their buzzers stop. (The buzzer sounds again at both locations if the alert is not acknowledged within 30 seconds at the equipment that generated the alert.)
Acknowledged from the equipment that generated the alert or AMS : The alert is acknowledged at both the equipment and the AMS and their buzzers stop.
There are two methods to acknowledge an alert and/or stop the buzzer from the AMS:
• Trackball : Click the alert name on any window in the AMS.
• ALARM ACK key: Push the key on the connected Control Unit.
The function of the AMS is to coordinate exchange of alerts and acknowledgement of alerts between equipment connected to the AMS.
This AMS is designed according to the IEC’s recommendations for Alert Handling (80/
520/INF). The figure below shows the transition of the Alert status at the sensor.
NO ACTIVE ALERTS
Send no-alerts message
(max. 60 seconds between)
Yes
(send event; clear list)
New alert
New alert
(Send event; create list)
(Send event; update list)
No
(Send event; update list)
Alert reset.
Last in list?
ACTIVE ALERT(s)
Send alerts-list message
(max. 60 seconds between)
Change in alert ACK state
(Send event; update list)
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A sensor has two main states, N and A.
State N : No active alerts. The device should send a "no-alerts" message with an interval of a maximum of 60 seconds. This message informs the AMS that the sensor has no active alerts.
State A : The device has one or more active alerts, of which zero or more may have been acknowledged and the rest (possibly zero) are unacknowledged. In this state, the device shall send all active alerts at an interval not greater than 60 seconds. When multiple alerts are active in the sensor, all active alerts are transmitted as a “list" of alerts (alert-list message). In response to the “list”, applicable sensors output the ALR sentence, the content of which is defined in IEC 80/250/INF.
In addition to the periodic transmission mentioned, the sensor sends an Alert message
(ALR) to the AMS when an alert is generated in the sensor in the following instances:
• A new alert is generated in the sensor.
• An existing alert is acknowledged in the sensor, either by the sensor itself or by remote acknowledgement by the AMS.
• An existing alert condition becomes non-active.
The no-alerts message to informs the AMS that the sensor has no active alerts. It is sent at an interval not greater than 60 seconds, and may be used to clear the AMS alert list. This message is sent as an ALR message, without a time stamp and includes a “V” flag in the both the alert condition and acknowledgement field. The no-alerts message is as shown below.
$--ALR,,,V,V,*hh
The alerts-list message periodically refreshes the alert list in order for personnel to have up-to-the-minute list of active alerts. The alert / alert list message is sent with an interval not greater than 60 seconds. The alert / alert list message consists of the same message(s) sent when the corresponding event occurred, but all active alerts shall be reported. An example of two alert-list messages are shown below.
$--ALR,123456,123,A,A,Battery power in use*hh<CR><LF>
$--ALR,130507,456,A,V,Self test failure*hh<CR><LF>
The AMS sends the ACK sentence to all sensors to acknowledge alerts. The sentence format is as shown below, where xxx is the Alert no. generated by each sensor.
$--ACK,xxx*hh<CR><LF>
This AMS supports only the single alert acknowledgement as defined by IEC 80/520/
INF. In this case, it is necessary to send an alarm acknowledge message, the format which is shown below, from the external from the AMS to the sensor. The message is sent at an interval not greater than 60 seconds.
$--ACK,*hh<CR><LF>
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Alerts are transferred to the BNWAS in the following sequence.
Note : For a DNV class vessel, only category A alerts are transferred.
1) An alert generated by an equipment connected to the AMS is transferred to the
BNWAS if it is not acknowledged within 30 seconds.
2) The BNWAS sends the Emergency Call to applicable Cabin Panels in living quarters and general quarters, to inform personnel of an unacknowledged alert.
To stop both the Emergency Call and the transfer of the alert, do as follows:
• Category A alert : Acknowledge the alert at the equipment that generated the alert.
• Category B alert : Acknowledge the alert at the equipment that generated the alert or the AMS.
Connected equipment
Alert generated.
AMS
Alert is transferred if not acknowledged within 30 seconds.
BNWAS
Emergency Call sent to Cabin Panels.
Cabin
Panel
Cabin
Panel
Cabin
Panel
Cabin
Panel
Cabin
Panel
Note: The transfer of alarms can be stopped (when in port, etc.) by setting the system
in standby. See section 1.4 for details.
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IMO MSC302(87) requires that a Warning be changed to an Alarm if it is not acknowledged within 60 seconds. The change of priority feature is enabled or disabled during the installation.
Acknowledge
60 seconds
Not acknowledged
A Warning is generated.
The Warning becomes an Alarm and is then transferred to the BNWAS.
The FMD-3xx0 series and the FCR-2xx9 series are compliant with IEC 61924-2, which has a provision to allow the temporary silencing of the buzzer for 30 seconds against any alert, from the equipment that generated the alert or from the AMS. The buzzer again sounds after 30 seconds if the alert is not acknowledged.
The buzzer given against a category A alert can be temporarily silenced at the AMS,
by clicking the alert on any AMS mode window (see section 25.13.2) or pushing the
ALARM ACK key on a Control Unit. However, the alert must be acknowledged from the equipment that generated the alert. The AMS indicates acknowledgement after the alert is acknowledged at the equipment.
The AMS has two buzzer patterns, legacy and IEC 61924-2, and one is chosen at installation.
This buzzer sounds continuously until an emergency/alarm or warning is acknowledged.
Acknowledge
The buzzer sounds continuously.
Emergency/Alarm or
Warning generated
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This buzzer complies with INS regulations. There are two types of buzzer patterns,
Emergency/Alarm and Warning.
Emergency/Alarm : The buzzer sounds three times in 7-second intervals.
Emergency/Alarm generated.
7 seconds
ACK
Buzzer ON
Buzzer muted
Buzzer OFF Time
0.5 seconds
IEC 61924-2 mode, emergency/alarm priority buzzer
Warning : The buzzer sounds twice and is then muted.
Warning generated.
Buzzer ON
Buzzer muted
ACK
Buzzer OFF
Time
0.5 seconds
IEC 61924-2 mode, warning priority buzzer
There are seven priority numbers according to the priority of the alert and alert state.
High
Priority no.
Priority of alert
1
Emergency,
Alarm
Alert state
Not acknowledged, Not rectified
2 Warning Not acknowledged, Not rectified
3
Emergency,
Alarm
4 Warning
Not acknowledged, Rectified
Not acknowledged, Rectified
5
Emergency,
Alarm
6 Warning
Acknowledged, Not rectified
Acknowledged, Not rectified
Low
7 Caution Not rectified
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The alert icons show the state of all alerts.
Icon Alert state Icon description
Alert priority: Emergency, Alarm
Not acknowledged/Not rectified
Not acknowledged/Not rectified
Buzzer temporarily silenced
Acknowledged/Not rectified
Not acknowledged/Rectified
Acknowledge not allowed for alarm
Red triangle with black loudspeaker in center of triangle. Flashing every 0.5 s.
Red triangle with crossed out black loudspeaker in center of triangle. Flashing every 0.5 s.
Red triangle with black exclamation point in center of triangle.
Red triangle with black check mark in center of triangle. Lights 3 s, off 1 s, repeat.
Red triangle with black cross in middle of triangle. Presented with first two icons above.
Alert priority: Warning
Not acknowledged/Not rectified Yellow-orange circle with black loudspeaker in center of circle.
Not acknowledged/Not rectified
Buzzer temporarily silenced
Yellow-orange circle with crossed out black loudspeaker in center of circle. Flashing every
0.5 s.
Acknowledged/Not rectified Yellow-orange circle with black exclamation point in center of circle.
Not acknowledged/Rectified Yellow-orange circle with black check mark in center of circle. Lights 3 s, off 1 s, repeat.
Acknowledge not allowed for warning
Alert priority: Caution
Caution
Yellow-orange circle with a cross in middle of circle. Presented with first two warning icons above.
Steadily displayed yellow square with black exclamation point in center of square.
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25.13.1 How to select the AMS mode
Select [AMS] with the Display mode button (the leftmost button on the Status bar) to activate the AMS mode. The configuration of the button depends on the monitor configuration.
MONITOR
(ECDIS, Radar,
Conning or AMS)
EC-3000
Single monitor configuration and Display mode button
MAIN MONITOR
(ECDIS only)
SUB MONITOR
(Conning, Radar or
AMS)
CONNING
CONNING
RADAR
AMS
Dual monitor configuration and Display mode button
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25.13.2 AMS mode windows
The AMS mode shows alert information in three windows: [ACTIVE ALERT], [ALERT
LOG] and [ALERT LIST]. The windows can be selected with the corresponding buttons on the Status bar. Alerts can be acknowledged from any window, by clicking the alert.
Operating buttons, indications (See page 22-2.)
Window selection buttons
E
The [ACTIVE ALERT] window shows the status of all active alerts. A maximum of 20 alerts is shown per page. When there are more than 20 active alerts, a new page is created to hold the new alerts. You can move between pages with the arrow buttons.
The background color of an unacknowledged emergency or alarm flashes red and an unacknowledged warning flashes yellow-orange. The text of an acknowledged emergency or alarm is red and the text of an acknowledged warning is yellow-orange. The text of a caution is yellow. Category B alerts can be acknowledged by clicking the alert.
The buzzer for category A alerts can be temporarily stopped by clicking the alert; but, acknowledgement must be done from the equipment that generated the alert.
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See the next page for a description of the contents of the list.
25. ALERT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (option)
5
6
3
4
No.
1
2
Item name
Priority Filter
Source Filter
Category Filter
Decision Support box
[ ], [ ]
(page selection buttons)
Alert Icon description button
Description
Filter the list by alert priority, [Emergency], [Alarm], [Warning],
[Caution].
Filter the list by the source of the alert, [Navigation], [Communication], [External].
Filter the list by category, A, B or C.
Displays the reason for an alert and troubleshooting tip when an information icon is clicked.
Select the page to display, when there are more than 20 active alerts. Greyed out when inoperative.
Provides a description of the alert icons.
Emergency/Alarm icons (Red)
Warning icon
(Yellow-orange)
Caution icon
(yellow)
Alarm icon (Red)
Warning icon
(Yellow-orange)
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Alert state icon
Alert No
Alert Text
Source
Occurred Time(UTC)
ACKed Time(UTC)
Silence button
UnACK
Information icon
Shows alert state by icon.
Displays alert no.
Displays name of alert.
The name of the device that generated the alert.
The time (UTC) the alert occurred.
The time (UTC) the alert was acknowledged.
Silence the buzzer.
Shows the number of unacknowledged alerts. When all alerts have been acknowledged, “0” is shown.
Click the icon to display a description of the alert (reason for alert and troubleshooting tip) in the Decision Support box. Note that some alerts provide no information.
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25. ALERT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (option)
The [ALERT LOG] window provides a comprehensive list of generated alerts.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Item name
Current Alert box
Priority Filter
Source Filter
Category Filter
Log Search box
Search button
Reset button
Export Log button
9 [ ], [ ]
(page selection buttons)
10 Priority
11 Cat.
12 Alert Text
13 Source
14 Occurred Time(UTC)
15 ACKed Time(UTC)
16 Rectified Time(UTC)
Description
This box shows the name of the active alert that has the highest priority. You can acknowledge the alert by clicking the box.
Filter the list by the alert priority, [Emergency]. [Alarm], [Warning],
[Caution].
Filter the list by the source of alert, [Navigation], [Communication],
[External].
Filter the list by alert category, A, B or C.
Enter the text string to search.
Click this button to search the text string entered in the [Log
Search] box.
Stop the text search and restore the list to its pre-search state.
Export the contents of the log to a USB flash memory, in .dat format.
Select the page to display, when there are more than 20 alerts. Greyed out when inoperative.
Priority of the alert.
Category of the alert.
Alert no. and name of alert.
The name of the device that generated the alert.
The time (UTC) the alert occurred.
The time (UTC) the alert was acknowledged.
The time (UTC) the alert was rectified.
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25. ALERT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (option)
The [ALERT LIST] window provides a context-based list of generated alerts, by source and priority.
No.
1
4
5
2
3
6
7
Item name
Current Alert box
Alert Source window
Priority filter
Category filter
[ ], [ ]
(page selection buttons)
Alert state icon
Alert priority, category, alert text
Description
This box shows the name of the active alert(s), in order of priority.
Alert sources, [Navigation], [Communication], [External].
Filter the list by the alert priority, [Emergency], [Alarm], [Warning], [Caution].
Filter the list by the alert category, A, B or C.
Select the page to display, when there are more than 20 alerts.
Shows alert state. (Active alerts only)
The data (priority, category, alert no., alert name) of all alerts related to the alert source selected from the [Alert Source] window are shown in green. However active alerts are shown in red (emergency and alarm), yellow-orange (warning) or yellow (caution).
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This chapter covers the type approval testing for the following autopilots:
• Type Approval TC-3000 : YOKOGAWA PT-500A, TOKYO KEIKI PR-6000, EMRI
FAP-2000, EMRI FAP-3000. (These Autopilots comply with IEC 62065 Ed.1.0.)
• Type Approval TC-3001 : TOKYO KEIKI PR-9000. (This Autopilot complies with
IEC 62065 Ed. 2.0.)
ECDIS
FMD-3xxx
100-230VAC
ECDIS Monitor or
MU-231 MU-231
100-230VAC
100-230VAC
MU-190 MU-190 100-230VAC
ECDIS Control Unit
RCU-024
Radar
(FCR-2xx9, FAR-2x07)
GPS navigator
Gyrocompass
Speed log
Autopilot
Processor Unit
EC-3000 or
100-230VAC
Trackball Control Unit
RCU-026
Trackball Control Unit
RCU-026
Sensor Adapter
Control/Serial
MC-3000S
Backup Navigator
Alarm
: MANDATORY
: ALTERNATIVE
: OPTIONAL
: OPTIONAL, BUT NOT USED BY TCS
: EXTERNAL SENSOR or EQUIPMENT
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26. AUTOPILOT OPERATIONS
This section provides a brief description of the autopilot controls used with the ECDIS.
For detailed information, see the autopilot’s operator’s manual.
26.2.1
EMRI FAP-2000
11
4
5
6
10
12 13
ALARM
RESET
MANUAL
SPEED
FUNC.
SETUP
FURUNO
GYRO
OFF COURSE SET HEADING ON LIMIT
PROGRAM
HEADING
CHANGE
RUD.LIMIT DEG.
RAD.
N.M.
SPEED KNOTS
ROT.
° /MIN
AUTO LIMIT
14
INCREASE
15
SPEED WARN
16
RADIUS
CONTROL
GO TO
TRACK
PORT STBD
HEADING
CONTROL
START
HEADING
CHANGE
DECREASE
FAP-2000 AUTOPILOT
ACKN.
WARNING
PROGRAM
TR ACK
LIGHT
MEDIUM
LOADED
ECONOMY
MEDIUM
PRECISE
ROUTE
TRACK
TURN
HEADING
READY
7
8
9
3
2
1
17 18
No.
Description
1 PROGRAM TRACK: Program Track-controlled heading change using set radius. Also for steering with selected TT models.
2 GOTO TRACK: Track-controlled route steering.
3 GOTO WAYPOINT: Course-controlled route steering.
4 PROGRAM HEADING CHANGE: Program heading-controlled course change using set radius.
5 RADIUS CONTROL: Immediate radius-controlled course change using set radius.
6 HEADING CONTROL: Immediate heading-controlled course change using set rudder angle limit.
7 Loading condition indicator - Light, Medium or Loaded.
8 Performance indicator - Economy, Medium or Precise.
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9 Status indicator - Shows selected mode and state of readiness:
• ROUTE: FAP-2000 route steering
• TRACK: FAP-2000 control mode
• TURN: FAP-2000 track controlled turn
• HEADING: FAP-2000 control mode
• READY: FAP-2000 in operation
10 Alert indicator and buzzer control:
• ALARM lamp lights for FAP-2000 related alarms and errors.
• RESET button acknowledges FAP-2000 related alarms and errors.
11 Special function buttons:
• MANUAL SPEED: Manually enter speed.
• FUNC. SETUP: Adjust panel dimmer.
• Up, Down arrow buttons: Set manual speed value, auto speed, rudder limit function, performance and conditions.
12 Set heading display includes:
• Off course alert
• Turn side
• Rudder-on limit indication
13 Gyro reading and a bar graph showing rate of turn
14 Rudder displays:
• Rudder set point in the Radar Control mode.
• Rudder limit in the Heading Control mode.
• AUTO LIMIT lamp lights to indicate selection of automatic rudder limit function.
15 Speed displays:
• ROT in the Radar Control mode.
• Speed in the Heading Control mode.
• Speed warning indicator (LOG FAILURE or LOW).
16 Tiller:
• Set course and radius.
• PORT and STBD lamps show when the tiller can set course.
• INCREASE and DECREASE lamps show when the tiller can set radius or rudder angle limit.
17 START HEADING CHANGE button:
• Flashes if the newly set heading is different from used set heading.
• Push to start course change.
18 ACKN WARNING button:
• Lights when an alert is generated.
• Push to acknowledge an alert.
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26.2.2
EMRI FAP-3000
No
1
2
3
4
.
Description
PROGRAM NEXT button: Shows next heading, next course, next radius, next rudder limit field.
CALL REMOTE CTRL button: Initiates integrated control with external navigation equipment
(ECDIS, etc.)
CALL COURSE CTRL button: Heading-controlled course change using set radius
CALL HEADING CTRL button: Immediate heading-controlled course change using set rudder angle limit.
5
6
RADIUS button: Immediate radius-controlled course change using set radius.
Tiller
• Set course and radius.
• PORT and STBD lamps show when the tiller can set course.
• INCREASE and DECREASE lamps show when the tiller can set radius or rudder angle limit.
EXECUTE button: Push to start course change.
7
8-10 SELECT buttons, arrow buttons: Select item to set (manual speed value, auto speed, rudder limit function, performance and conditions) with arrow buttons.
11 ALERT ACKN button: Lights when alert is generated; push to acknowledge alert.
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26.2.3
TOKYO KEIKI PR-6000
26. AUTOPILOT OPERATIONS
No.
Control
1 Mode selection unit
2 Mode selection switch
3 Non-follow-up unit
4 Non-follow-up steering lever
5 Auto steering control knobs
6 HCS unit (see next page)
7 Course setting knob
8 Remote control selection unit
9 Repeater unit
10 Repeater synchronizing knob
No.
Control
11 Repeater switch
12 Helm unit
13 Steering wheel
14 System selection unit
15 System selection switch
16 Order rudder angle indicator
17 PS display lamps
18 Alert unit
19 Max. rudder angle selection unit
20 Max. rudder angle selection switch
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Power indicator
System indicator
Bar graph selection indicator
Data selection indicator
Bar graph display
Steering mode indicator
Group alarm indicator
Individual alarm indicator
◄SEL switch
CHANGE switch
No.1 AUTO
SET COURSE display
Rudder limit angle indicator
Behind lid
ADPT control (course-keeping mode, OPN, CNF)
WEATHER control (PID weather adjustment)
RATE control (rate of turn)
RUDDER LIMIT control
(Rudder angle limit)
No. 2 Auto setting adjustment section
(same controls as in No.1 section)
No. 1 Auto setting adjustment section
RUDDER control
(Rudder ratio)
PILOT WATCH control
(Pilot watch)
ADPT control : Select OPN (Open Sea) when economical operation is required. The course is followed with the least necessary steering, allowing a little meandering when, for example, sailing on the open sea.
The CNF (Confined) position keeps the ship straight on the course, for better route steering accuracy. Large rudder may be necessary. The ADPT and CNF/OPN lamps are turned on.
WEATHER control : Adjust this control when the weather or sea state changes. The ship should go straight with a rudder angle as small as possible (a lower angle than 5 degrees is desirable), with few rudder operations (less than six times a minute is desirable). The PID lamp goes on when the manual PID is active.
RUDDER control : Set the best value of the rudder ratio changes according to the ship's speed.
RATE control : Set the best value of the rate of turn changes according to the loading condition.
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PILOT WATCH control : Set the amount of course deviation to allow in automatic steering. An alert is generated at the Autopilot when the deviation is more than the value set.
RUDDER LIMIT control : Limit the rudder motion to the least necessary rudder angle during AUTO steering.
FU Override Unit
Starting steering override :
1) Confirm that the Ready lamp in the FU unit is ON.
2) Press the Override steering switch to give the control of the steering to this unit, by the Override steering knob. A beep sounds intermittently then the selected steering mode indicator flashes.
Ready lamp
Servo loop fail lamp
Buzzer
Override steering knob
Override steering switch
Dimmer knob
Stopping steering override :
1) Push the ON/OFF switch to show
ON in the FU override unit or push the RESET switch on the
Override reset unit in the steering stand to return to the previous steering mode.
2) If the steering mode was AUTO, the heading at the time override steering became active is set as heading. Auto resume is disabled if the steering mode was
RC/NAV. To restore the RC mode, turn the mode selection switch to another steering mode then select the RC mode again.
Override indicator
Override steering reset switch
Dimmer knob
Dimmer knob
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FU Override NFU Controller
Starting steering override :
1) Confirm that the Ready lamp in the NFU controller is ON.
2) Pull out the pin stopper inserted in the override NFU controller and turn the lever to the desired direction. Beeps sounds then the selected steering mode flashes. The ON lamp in the
Override reset unit is lit.
3) The rudder is taken when the lever is turned, and the rudder stops when the lever is returned to the neutral position.
Ready lamp
Stopping steering override :
1) Push the Override steering reset switch on the override reset unit in the steering stand to return to the previous steering mode.
2) If the steering mode was AUTO, the heading at the time the override steering became active is set as heading. Auto resume is disabled if the steering mode was RC/NAV. To restore the RC mode, turn the mode selection switch to another steering mode then select the RC mode again.
Override steering lever
Pin stopper
Override indicator
Override steering reset switch
Dimmer knob
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26.2.4
TOKYO KEIKI PR-9000
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
10
No .
1
2
3
4
5
6
Description
ALARM lamp: Flashes (red) or lights when the HCU receives an alarm.
POWER lamp: Lights (green) when the HCU starts.
HDG key: Selects the heading sensor used for steering.
TC/HC key: Switches between the TC and HC modes, in automatic steering.
MENU key: Opens the menu.
CNCL (Cancel) key: Undoes the last operation.
7
8
9
ACK key: Acknowledges alerts.
Display area: Displays system information.
Up, Down keys:
• Adjust the screen brightness.
• Select items on menus.
• Change numeric values.
• Press together to conduct the display test, which tests for proper display of colors.
10 SET/ENT key: Confirms selection or numeric value.
11 Heading knob: Changes the setting in the HC mode. Also used a course memory setting
(other than automatic steering).
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26.2.5
YOKOGAWA PT-500A
1
7
2
8
10
11
3
9
A
RATE
RADIUS
RUDDER
LIMIT
ENTER
12
4 13 14
Auto Steering Unit
5
6
No.
1
2
3
4
5
Description
Steering Repeater Compass: Shows heading.
Auto Steering Unit: Provides controls for automatic steering functions.
Steering Mode Selector: Select NAVI, AUTO, HAND, or RC (Remote Control) steering mode.
8
9
6
7
Non-Follow-Up Steering Lever: Steers the rudder in the direction selected, port or starboard.
System Selector Switch: Selects the system to use: OFF, FU-1 (No.1 operating system), FU-
2 (No.2 operating system, NFU (Non-follow-up steering)
Steering Handle: Steers the vessel.
Data Display: Displays various setting data (course deviation, etc.).
Set Course Display: Displays the set course.
RATE RADIUS key: Selects automatic rate radius control.
10 Course Setting Dial: Push in, hold and turn to set course.
11 Course Setting Keys ( , ): Set course angle.
12 +, - keys: Change numeric data.
13 RUDDER LIMIT key: Set rudder angle limit.
14 ENTER key: Confirm item selection, numeric data input.
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26.3.1
EMRI FAP-2000, FAP-3000
The FAP-2000, FAP-3000 receives position, heading and speed data, compares them with the track section to be steered, and applies that information to calculate and command the necessary rudder angle.
The following hand steering modes are available without the autopilot: Steering wheel,
Wing steering control, and Override tiller. While in a hand steering mode, the ECDIS indicates the rudder angle and the hand steering mode.
The autopilot steering modes are selected from the autopilot control panel.
Heading control mode
The autopilot steering modes are selected from the autopilot control panel.
• Mode selection: HEADING CONTROL (FAP-2000), CALL HEADING CTRL button
(FAP-3000)
• The HEADING CONTROL (FAP-2000), CALL HEADING CTRL button (FAP-3000) lights.
• Immediate course change when the tiller is used to set the heading.
• Course change is defined as heading controlled by the set rudder angle limit.
Radius control mode
The Radius Control steering mode can be used always because it does not require position data.
• Mode selection: RADIUS button
• The lamp on the RADIUS button (FAP-2000, FAP-3000) and CALL HEADING CTRL button (FAP-3000) lights.
• Course change is radius controlled with the set radius.
• If wind, current, etc. affect the ship, the ship will drift (inside or outside) from the planned turn. This is displayed on the radar screen.
Program heading change mode
The Program Heading Change steering mode can be used always because it does not require position data.
• Mode selection: PROGRAM HEADING CHANGE (FAP-2000), PROGRAM NEXT button (FAP-3000)
• The PROGRAM NEXT button (FAP-3000) lights.
• The tiller is first used to set a new heading and radius, which are also displayed on the radar screen.
• The START HEADING CHANGE (FAP-2000), EXECUTE button (FAP-3000) flashes if the newly set heading is different from the currently used heading.
• Start course change by pushing the START HEADING CHANGE (FAP-2000) button,
EXECUTE button (FAP-3000).
• After activation, control is returned to the RADIUS button (FAP-2000, FAP-3000).
• If wind, current, etc. affect the ship, the ship will drift (inside or outside) from the planned turn. This is displayed on the radar screen.
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26.3.2
TOKYO KEIKI PR-6000
Steering functions are available when the ECDIS system is connected to the Autopilot.
To use a steering mode, set your Autopilot’s system selection switch to the No.1 position.
Set the Mode Selection switch to HAND. The ECDIS displays the rudder angle and indicates the steering mode in the [Route Information] box.
The operator sets the required heading of the ship with the Course Setting knob. Turns are controlled by the rudder limit or rate of turn and are started the operator.
Turn the Mode Selection switch to the AUTO position, and the set course is shown in the SET. COURSE display. The initial value of the set course is the ship's heading at that time. To change the course, press the Course Setting knob and release it when the required course appears. The course deviation (CO.DEV: COURSE DEVIATION) is shown in the bar graph and “AUTO” is lit. AUTO goes off when the ship is following new course.
When the loading condition changes remarkably, yawing can be large at the departure. Then, do auto course; change by 20° of port and starboard two or three times, and follow the state for approx. 15 minutes.
Turn controlled by the rudder angle : When a new course is set, turns are controlled by the rudder angle. You can set the required rudder angle limit with the Rudder limit knob.
Turn controlled by rate of turn : Press the SEL switch on the HCS unit a number of times to light “R.O.T.” in the data display window and show the rate of turn (unit deg/ min). Press the CHANGE switch (located at the lower right on the unit) to show the turn rate order.
The displayed value can be changed with - or + while pressing the CHANGE switch.
This value becomes the turn of rate order during automatic course change. The setting, however, cannot be changed during automatic course change.
The route steering modes follows a predefined route. There are two types of route steering modes: GoSEA and GoAW.
GoSEA mode (open sea mode) : The planned track is followed at moderate and "economical accuracy" between waypoints and also during the turns (position-controlled turn). When the ship nears a waypoint, the ECDIS alerts the operator both well before the turn and just before the turn.
GoAW mode (all waters mode) : The planned track is followed at the "maximum accuracy" between waypoints and also during the turns (position-controlled turn). When the ship nears a waypoint, the ECDIS alerts the operator both well before the turn and just before the turn.
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To start the route steering mode, do the following:
1. Select [GoSea] or [GoAW] with the TCS button on the InstantAccess bar of the
ECDIS
2. Set the Mode Selection switch on the Steering Control Unit to RC.
3. Do one of the following depending on your RC selection unit.
• RC unit has both NAV and Enable buttons: Press them together to start TCS.
• RC unit has only a NAV button: press button to start TCS.
The operator sets the steering mode selector to NFU and steers with the Non-Follow-
Up lever. While in the NFU steering mode the ECDIS system displays both the rudder angle and the steering mode.
Set the Steering Mode Selector switch to the RC position to get into the RC mode.
The steering mode indicator “RC” flashes.
The remote hand steering is in use while
“RC” flashes. (This operation is like the
HAND mode.) At this time you can switch to the remote steering mode. Press the Enable switch button while pressing the
Steering location selection switch. The lamp of the steering location comes on.
(See Note 1.) The state of the steering mode indicator RC changes from flashing to lighting.
Note 1: If your RC Selection Unit does not have the Enable switch button, like the figure below, press the NAV button to start the TCS.
Steering mode indicator
Steering location selection switch
(P/W, W/H, S/W)
Nav entry switch
Enable switch
Remote control selection unit
Steering mode selection switch
Remote control steering position
Note 2: When you select the RC mode, select "RC" in one motion. Do not stop at any of the secondary positions on the switch, to prevent loss of the TCS. If the TCS is lost, first check that the rudder is centered then restore manual steering (HAND) at the autopilot. Restart TCS (GoAW) at the ECDIS then reselect RC.
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26.3.3
YOKOGAWA PT-500A
Steering functions are available when the ECDIS system is connected to the Autopilot.
To use a steering mode, set your Autopilot’s system selection switch to the FU-1 position.
Set the Steering Mode Selector switch to HAND. The ECDIS displays the rudder angle and indicates the steering mode in the [Route Information] box.
The operator sets the required heading of the ship with the Course Setting dial or
Course Setting keys ( , ). Turns are controlled by the rudder limit or rate of turn and are started the operator.
Turn the Steering Mode Selector switch to the AUTO position, and the set course is shown in the set course display window. The initial value of the set course is the ship's heading at that time. To change the course, use the Course setting dial or the Course
Setting keys. The course deviation appears in the data display window and the indication “AUTO” is lit.
When the loading condition changes remarkably, yawing can be large at the departure. Then, do auto course; change by 20° of port and starboard two or three times, and follow the state for approx. 15 minutes.
Turn controlled by the rudder angle : When a new course is set, turns are controlled by the rudder angle. You can set the required rudder angle limit with the Rudder limit control.
Turn controlled by rate of turn : Press the switch on the Auto Steering unit several times to light “R.O.T.” in the data display window and show the rate of turn (unit deg/ min). Press the RATE RADIUS switch on the Auto Steering unit to show current course change control mode. Push the ENTER key then operate the + or - key to select the course change rate, by minutes (RATE-M), by degree (RATE-T, or by radius
(RADIUS).
To change the value, push the ENTER key followed by + or - key. This value becomes the turn of rate order during automatic course change. The setting, however, cannot be changed during automatic course change.
The route steering modes follows a predefined route. There are two types of route steering modes: GoSEA and GoAW.
GoSEA mode (open sea mode) : The planned track is followed at moderate and "economical accuracy" between waypoints and also during the turns (position-controlled turn). When the ship nears a waypoint, the ECDIS alerts the operator both well before the turn and just before the turn.
GoAW mode (all waters mode) : The planned track is followed at the "maximum accuracy" between waypoints and also during the turns (position-controlled turn). When the ship nears a waypoint, the ECDIS alerts the operator both well before the turn and just before the turn.
To start the route steering mode, do the following:
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1. Select [GoSea] or [GoAW] with the TCS button on the InstantAccess bar of the
ECDIS.
2. Set the Switch Unit position switch on the Switch Unit to NAVI to start TCS.
The operator sets the steering mode selector to NFU with the System Selector switch and steers with the Non-Follow-Up steering lever. While in the NFU steering mode the
ECDIS system displays both the rudder angle and the steering mode.
Set the Switch Unit position switch on the Switch Unit to the RC position to get into the
RC mode. The steering mode indicator “RC” flashes. The remote hand steering is in use while “RC” flashes. (This operation is like the HAND mode.)
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26.3.4
TOKYO KEIKI PR-9000
The PR-9000 receives position, heading and speed data, compares them with the track section to be steered, and applies that information to calculate and command the necessary rudder angle.
Manual steering by UID (User Input Device). While in a hand steering mode, the
ECDIS indicates the rudder angle and the hand steering mode.
The autopilot steering modes are selected from the HCU.
• HC mode : Automatic steering by heading control, heading set with the Heading knob.
• TC mode : Automatic steering by track control. Control the ship so that it follows a straight leg straightly or the curve in a curved leg.
26.3.5
Summary of steering modes
Item
Set course
Set radius
Radius control
Design before execution
Wind, current, etc. compensation running straights between WPT
Wind, current, etc. compensation in turns
Needs a gyrocompass
Needs a log
Precision of position-fixing equipment
Needs direct SOG/COG sensor
GoSEA
Automatic
Automatic
Yes
Yes
Low gain
Yes
Yes
Yes
Good(GPS)
No
Mode
GoAW
Automatic
Automatic
Yes
Yes
High gain
Yes
Yes
Yes
High(GPS)
No
Item
Set heading
Set radius
Radius control
Design before execution
Wind, current, etc. compensation
Needs a gyrocompass
Needs a log
Needs precise position-fixing equipment
Needs direct SOG/COG sensor
Heading
Control
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Radius
Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Program
Heading
Change
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Program
Track
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Track control functions are available in the Voyage navigation mode. Click the [NAVI] button to get into this mode.
[Track Control Status]
Preconditions for Track Control Start are missing:
AP connection error.
Instant
Track
TC: MANUAL
0.50 NM
0.50 NM
(1)
TCS buttons
(2)
[Track Control Status] window
FAP-3000, PR-6000,
PR-9000
TCS
TCS
Setting
TCS
State
Go
AW
Go
SEA
FAP-2000,
PT-500A
TCS
TCS
State
The buttons in the TCS button group do the following
details.
[TCS] : Opens the TCS button group.
[TCS Setting] : Selects a steering mode, [GoAW] or
[GoSEA].
[TCS State] : Shows or hides the [Track Control Status] window. See
[Track Control Status]
Preconditions for Track Control Start are missing:
AP connection error.
The [Track Control Status] window displays a message when the route steering preconditions are not complete.
(3)
[Route Information] box
TC: GoAW Appr. Enabled
0.50 NM
0.50 NM
The [TC] field shows Autopilot status. In the example above, the status is [GoAW
Appr. Enabled]. See
tion of the autopilot status information that appears in this box.
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If the ship has more than one ECDIS, you can select the ECDIS to control the Autopilot. The ECDIS are connected to the Autopilot via a hardware switch to permit manual switching of the ECDIS.
FMD-3xx0
HUB-3000
HUB-100
FMD-3xx0
Hardware switch
Autopilot
For example, ECD0002 is currently the primary ECDIS and ECD003 is the secondary
ECDIS. Then, to swap primary and secondary ECDIS units, do as follows.
1.
If the TCS is engaged to the ECDIS, stop the TCS .
CAUTION : DO NOT switch the ECDIS units while the TCS is engaged. Stop the
TCS, then switch the units. Failure to disengage the TCS from the ECDIS can cause sudden and violent movement, creating a potentially dangerous situation.
2. Switch from ECD002 to ECD003 with the hardware switch.
3. Open the ECDIS menu.
4. From the [General] menu, open the [TCS] dialog box.
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5. Click the radio button [ECD003].
6. Click the [Save] button to finish.
Then, the [TCS] button (InstantAccess bar) at the ECDIS formerly selected as Primary becomes inoperative (greyed out) and the [TCS] button at the ECDIS now selected as
Primary becomes operative.
Start : The deviation threshold for the planned route and heading at the start of track control.
Alert Threshold : The deviation threshold for the planned route and heading in route monitoring and track control.
Min Maneuvering Speed : The minimum allowable maneuvering speed in track control. A speed lower than this triggers the low speed alarm.
26. AUTOPILOT OPERATIONS
26.6.1
How to activate the TCS
The TCS cannot be activated if the route steering preconditions have not been met. A related alert and status message appear on the ECDIS.
See section 26.7.2 for the status messages.
1. Click the [TCS] button on the InstantAccess bar to show the TCS button group.
TCS
TCS
Setting
TCS
State
Go
AW
Go
SEA
2. Click the [TCS Setting] and [Go AW] or [Go SEA] buttons to activate the route steering.
3. Do one of the following:
FAP-3000 : Push the CALL REMOTE button.
PR-6000 : Select the RC mode.
PR-9000 : Operate the TC/HC button.
At the Autopilot, push the [GoAW] or [GoSEA] button as appropriate. The TCS starts with the steering mode selected.
26.6.2
How to deactivate the TCS
Change the steering mode at the Autopilot to hand to automatic.
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26.7.1
Route steering related information in Route Information box
The [TC] field in the [Route Information] box shows the route steering related information. See the table below for f the indications that appear in the box.
TC: GoAW Appr. Enabled
0.50 NM
0.50 NM
AUTO
DPS*
GoAW
Indication
GoAW Appr. Enabled
GoAW GC
GoAW Turn
GoAW Turn Enabled
GoSEA
GoSEA Appr. Enabled
GoSEA GC
GoSEA Turn
GoSEA Turn Enabled
JOY*
MANUAL
NAVI
Service State
[TC] is red
Reason
Automatic steering activated.
Dynamic Positioning System activated.
GoAW mode activated.
Shown between the time of the WPT prewarning notice and its acknowledgement.
Great circle navigation in the GoAW mode.
Turning in the GoAW mode.
Shown between the time of the prewarning acknowledgement and the beginning of the turn.
The GoSEA mode activated.
Shown between the time of the WPT prewarning notice and its acknowledgement.
Great circle navigation in the GoSEA mode.
Turning in the GoSEA mode.
Shown between the time of the prewarning acknowledgement and the beginning of the turn.
Joystick is being operated.
Manual steering activated.
Mode is other than GoAW or GoSEA.
Vessel is now making gradual advancement
(instead of immediate).
TCS module error found.
Comments
[TC] is yellow.
The TCS cannot be started.
[TC] is yellow Service state or TCS module status is NA.
*Not shown on FAP-2000, FAP-3000, PR-6000, PR-9000.
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26.7.2
Alerts and messages when precondition for route steering are not complete
When you select the GoAW mode or SEA mode and change the steering mode to route steering mode at the Autopilot to activate the route steering, but route steering preconditions are not complete, an alert and a message are given.
Route steering precondition related alerts appear in the [Alert] box, at the bottom-right position on the ECDIS screen. The alert flashes if it is an alarm or warning category alert.
Alert ID no. and alert name
Alert "158 Course Difference" informs you that there is a difference between the current heading of your ship and the required heading. The alert threshold is set during the installation.
Alert "172 Off Track Alarm" appears if the ship is outside the channel limits of the route.
Alert "665 Auto Pilot Mode Conflict" informs you that neither the ECDIS nor the Autopilot can start the route steering mode. First change the steering mode from route steering mode to automatic steering mode then check that the preconditions for the route steering are complete.
Alert "690 TC Start Timeout" informs you that the 60-second timeout has passed before you changed the mode to route steering mode. After you select the GoSEA or
GoAW mode at the ECDIS, you have 60 seconds to change the mode to the route steering mode, otherwise alert 690 is given.
Note: For information about autopilot-generated alerts and autopilot failsafe, see the autopilot’s operator’s manual.
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The message in the [Track Control Status] window (at the top of the display) states the reason why the preconditions for the start of track control are not complete.
[Track Control Status]
Preconditions for Track Control Start are missing:
AP connection error.
This window can be shown or hidden with the [TCS State] button.
TCS
TCS
Setting
TCS
State
TCS Setting only appears with the
FAP-3000, PR-6000, PR-9000, PT-500A.
TCS
State
Click the button to show or hide message window.
TCS
State
Window OFF
(gray)
Window ON
(blue)*
*: Not displayed if there are no messages.
Messages in the Track Control Status window
Message Reason
"AP connection error" Problem with connections at the Autopilot.
"AP heading error" No HDG at Autopilot.
"AP not ready"
"Off course"
"Invalid HDG"
"Speed too low"
"Not using filter"
"Out of channel"
"Unreliable POSN"
Action
Check the Autopilot.
AP is in the NFU mode.
Ship is off course.
No HDG at ECDIS.
Current speed is lower than that set as the maneuvering speed.
The filter is not usable.
You tried to activate the route steering outside the channel limits.
Position data is not reliable.
Check connections, heading source.
Select route steering mode.
Correct your course.
Check connections, heading source.
Raise speed to match maneuvering speed set.
Reset the filter. Rightclick anywhere in the
[Own ship information] box then click
[Sensor Information],
[Reset Filter,] [Filter
Reset].
Steer the ship inside the channel then try to activate the route steering again.
Check navigator.
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26.7.3
Other route steering indications and alerts
Permanent alerts appear in the [Route Information] box in red in any steering mode.
In the example below the [Off Track] value is shown in red when the vessel is outside the channel.
Alert "153 Track Control Stop" appears when the heading signal is lost.
Alert "156 Sensor Failure" appears when there is no gyro data or the conditions of
Alert 156 have been valid for the last minute.
Note : For IEC 62065 Ed. 2 complying autopilots (PR-9000), heading, speed (both
VBW and VTG fail) or position failure releases the Alert "156 Heading Failure" . If multiple sensor failures occur simultaneously, the same alert number is used but the alert names are different.
Alert "158 Course Difference" appears when there is a large difference between the planned course and the current course.
Alert "172 Off Track Alarm" appears when your vessel is off track.
Alert "652 Last WPT Approach" appears when your vessel is near the last WPT in the route monitored. For IEC 62065 Ed. 2 complying autopilots (PR-9000), the alert name is “End of Track”.
Alert "667 AP Receive Error" appears when the ECDIS cannot communicate with the
Autopilot. Change the steering mode to automatic steering mode.
Alert "675 Use MAN Steering" is instruction for the user to change the steering mode to automatic steering mode or manual steering mode. This alert is generated if there is not enough conditions to continue the TCS.
Alert "694 Speed Recovered" informs that the speed log or VTG input has been restored after its loss. (IEC 62065 Ed. 2 complying autopilots).
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26.8.1
Track Control System (TCS) testing standard and Autopilot
There are two TCS testing standards, IEC 62065 Ed. 1.0 and IEC 62065 Ed. 2.0. The
Autopilots that can be connected to this ECDIS conform to the following TCS standards:
Ed. 1.0
: PT-500A, PR-6000, FAP-2000, FAP-3000
Ed. 2.0
: PR-9000
26.8.2
Differences between IEC 62065 Ed. 1.0 and Ed. 2.0
The timing of the course change indication announcements is different between Ed.
1.0 and Ed. 2.0.
Alert
Ed.1: "Early Course
Change Indication"
Ed. 2: "Early Course
Change"
Ed.1: "Actual Course
Change Indication"
Ed. 2: "Actual Course
Change"
Timing of course change indication alerts
Ed. 1.0
Ed. 2.0
IEC 62065 reg.
1 - 5 min.
before WOL
FMD-3x00
90 sec.
before WOL
IEC 62065 reg.
3 - 6 min.
before WOL
FMD-3x00
240 sec.
before WOL
30 - 60 sec.
before WOL
30 sec.
before WOL
30 sec.
before WOL
30 sec.
before WOL
The alert sequence is also different between the two testing standards. This section provides examples of how the ECDIS responds to unacknowledged alerts when approaching a waypoint.
Condition 1: No acknowledgments to alerts
IEC 62065 Ed. 1.0
1. The vessel’s position is 90 seconds from the WOL.
2. The ECDIS releases the Early Course Change Indication (ECCI), which is the
Alert "150 Early Course Change Indication" .
3. The ECCI is not acknowledged.
4. The vessel’s position is now 30 seconds from the WOL.
5. The ECDIS releases the Course Change Alarm (CCA), which is the Alert "152
Wheel Over Line" .
6. The vessel passes the WOL.
7. 30 seconds after the vessel passes the WOL, the ECDIS outputs the Backup Navigator Alarm (contact signal, N/O or N/C) to the BNWAS.
8. The CCA is acknowledged.
9. The ECDIS stops the Backup Navigator Alarm and resets the contact signal.
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90 sec.
before WOL
No ACK
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30 sec.
before WOL
No ACK
WOL
No ACK
30 sec.
after WOL
(1) ECCI released
(2) CCA released
(3) Backup navigator alarm released
IEC 62065 Ed. 2.0
1. The vessel’s position is 240 seconds from the WOL.
2. The ECDIS releases the Early Course Change Warning (ECCW), which is the
Alert "150 Early Course Change ".
3. The ECCW is not acknowledged.
4. 30 seconds later, the Warning is upgraded to Alarm, and the ECDIS releases the
Early Course Change Alarm (ECCA), which is the Alert "150 Early Course
Change Indication" on the FMD3x00 .
5. The ECCA is not acknowledged.
6. 30 seconds later, the ECDIS outputs the Backup Navigator Alarm to the BNWAS.
The alarm is comprised of a contact signal (N/O or N/C) and the ALR sentence.
$TCALR,,260,A,V,Emergency Call*0C<CR><LF>
7. The ECCA is acknowledged.
8. The ECDIS stops the Backup Navigator Alarm, resets the contact signal and outputs the ALR sentence to the BNWAS.
$TCALR,,260,A,A,Emergency Call*1B<CR><LF>
240 sec.
before WOL
No ACK
210 sec.
before WOL
180 sec.
before WOL
No ACK
WOL
(1) ECCW released
(2) ECCA released
(3) Backup navigator alarm released
Condition 2: Early Course Change acknowledged, Actual Course Change not acknowledged
IEC 62065 Ed. 1.0
1. The vessel’s position is 90 seconds from the WOL.
2. The ECDIS releases the Early Course Change Indication (ECCI), which is the
Alert "150 Early Course Change Indication" .
3. The ECCI is acknowledged.
4. The vessel’s position is 30 seconds from the WOL.
5. The ECDIS releases the Course Change Indication (CCI), which is the Alert "151
Actual Course Change Indication" .
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6. The CCI is not acknowledged.
7. When the vessel passes the WOL, the ECDIS releases the Course Change Alarm
(CCA), which is the Alert "152 Wheel Over Line ".
8. The CCA is not acknowledged.
9. 30 seconds after the vessel passes the WOL, the ECDIS outputs the Backup Navigator Alarm (contact signal, N/O or N/C) to the BNWAS.
10. The CCA is acknowledged.
11. The ECDIS stops the Backup Navigator Alarm and resets the contact signal.
90 sec.
before WOL ACK
30 sec.
before WOL
No ACK
㼃㻻㻸
No ACK
30 sec.
after WOL
(1) ECCI released
(2) CCI released
(3) CCA released
(4) Backup navigator alarm released
IEC 62065 Ed. 2.0
1. The vessel’s position is 240 seconds from the WOL.
2. The ECDIS releases the Early Course Change Warning (ECCW), which is the
Alert "150 Early Course Change" .
3. The ECCW is acknowledged.
4. The vessel’s position is 30 seconds from the WOL.
5. The ECDIS releases the Actual Course Change Warning (ACCW), which is the
Alert "151 Actual Course Change" .
6. The ACCW is not acknowledged.
7. 30 seconds after the vessel passes the WOL, the Warning is upgraded to Alarm and the ECDIS releases the Actual Course Change Alarm (ACCA), which is the
Alert "151 Actual Course Change ".
8. The ACCA is not acknowledged.
9. 30 seconds later, the ECDIS outputs the Backup Navigator Alarm to the BNWAS.
The output is comprised of a contact signal (N/O or N/C) and the ALR sentence.
$TCALR,,260,A,V,Emergency Call*0C<CR><LF>
10. The ACCA is acknowledged.
11. The ECDIS stops the Backup Navigator Alarm, resets the contact signal and outputs the ALR sentence to the BNWAS.
$TCALR,,260,A,A,Emergency Call*1B<CR><LF>
Note: The Backup Navigator Alarm is automatically stopped if the TCS is stopped before the Backup Navigator Alarm is acknowledged.
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26.8.3
About the Backup Navigator Alarm
The Backup Navigator Alarm alerts the bridge to an unacknowledged alarm by transferring the alarm within the TCS to the BNWAS.
For unacknowledged alarms that require output of the Backup Navigator Alarm, the
TCS sends the Backup Navigator Alarm to the BNWAS. (Power failure of the TCS does not cause output of the Backup Navigator Alarm.)
The Backup Navigator Alarm is released in the following conditions in IEC 62605
Ed. 2 complying autopilots:
• If, within 30 seconds of the alarm’s release, the alarm has not been acknowledged, has not been temporarily silenced and the alarm condition has not been rectified.
• If, within 30 seconds of the alarm’s release, the alarm has not been acknowledged, has not been rectified but has been temporarily silenced, then the following applies.
When the silencing has expired, the Backup Navigator Alarm acts as if the alarm condition has just occurred. Any further silencing does not result in further delay of the
Backup Navigator Alarm. The silencing mentioned here is the temporary silence, reactivating the aural announcement, after 30 seconds.
After all the alarms associated with Backup Navigator Alarm activation have been acknowledged or rectified, the Backup Navigator Alarm is deactivated. Acknowledgement can occur locally, remotely, or by deactivating track control.
26.8.4
Waypoint-related indications in the Route Information box
The text "GoSEA Appr. Enabled" or "GoAW
Appr. Enabled" appears in the [Route Information] box until you acknowledge the Alert
"150 Early Course Change Indication" .
See Note 2.
When you acknowledge the waypoint approach alert, the text "GoSEA Turn Enabled" or "GoAW Turn Enabled" appears in the
[Route Information] box.
During a turn, the text
"GoSEA Turn" or "GoAW Turn" appears in the [Route Information] box.
Note 1: When you approach the last waypoint, the Alert "652 Last WPT Approach"
(For IEC 62065 Ed.2 complying autopilots the alert name is “End of Track”) appears.
If you acknowledge Alert 652 when the Autopilot is in the route steering mode, the route steering is automatically stopped and the system shows Alert "665 Auto Pilot
Mode Conflict" . Route steering is deactivated until the route steering mode is selected again at the Autopilot. To return to the route steering, the ship's heading must be set toward the next waypoint and the ship must be inside the channel limits. Otherwise, an alert is given.
Note 2: The Alert 150 is titled "Early Course Change" for IEC 62065 Ed. 2 complying autopilots.
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26.9.1
How to stop or change a pre-enabled turn in route steering
There are two conditions where an automatic turn in a route must be stopped or changed:
• The turn cannot be done to the last value.
• The turn is outside of the planned turn (too fast or too slow).
FAP-2000, PR-6000 , PT-500A : Change the steering mode from NAVI to HAND.
FAP-3000 : Change the steering mode from REMOTE CONTROL to HAND.
PR-9000 : Change the steering mode from TC to HAND.
What to do
Use different final value of set course
Compensate too fast turning
Compensate too slow turning
How to execute the turn
The problem is that radius control is only available in the route steering mode.
When you change the steering mode to a mode different from route steering mode, the ship stops following the radius. Below is what you can do:
• Change the steering mode from route steering mode to automatic steering mode. This stops the turn completely and the current gyro heading is selected as the new set course for the Autopilot. Then, set a new final value for the set course and select an acceptable max. rudder angle to prevent too fast turning.
• Turn the steering wheel to an acceptable angle to continue with a new radius
(i.e. to equal previous rudder angle). Then, change the steering mode from route steering mode to manual steering mode. Continue manual steering.
• Change the steering mode from route steering mode to NFU, then use the
NFU steering lever. Manually steer the ship.
As soon as you change the steering mode to something other than route steering mode, the ship stops following the radius. Below is what you can do:
• Change the steering mode from remote steering mode to automatic steering mode. This stops the turn completely and the current gyro heading is selected as the new set course for the Autopilot. Then set a final value for the set course and select a suitable max. rudder angle to prevent too fast turning.
• Set the steering wheel to a suitable angle to continue with a larger radius (i.e. smaller than previous rudder angle). Then change the steering mode from route steering mode to manual steering mode. Manually steer the ship.
• Change the steering mode from route steering mode to NFU. Manually steer the ship.
As soon as you change the steering mode to something other than route steering mode, the ship stops following the radius. Below is what you can do:
• Set the steering wheel to a suitable angle to continue with a smaller radius (i.e. higher rudder angle than before). Then change the steering mode from route steering mode to manual steering mode. Continue manual steering.
• Change the steering mode from route steering mode to NFU. Manually steer the ship.
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26.9.2
Collision avoidance maneuver in route steering
Route steering is often interrupted by a collision avoidance maneuver, but there are also several other reasons to interrupt route steering. There are several possibilities to set the collision avoidance or any other maneuver:
• Use the Non-Follow-Up steering lever to directly control rudder pumps.
• Use the Override steering.
• Use the Follow-Up rudder control. (Change mode from route steering mode to manual steering mode.)
• Use the local Autopilot Heading control. (Change mode from route steering mode to automatic steering mode.)
Below is a summary of how different environmental conditions change steering performance.
26.10.1 Expected steering performance for going ahead
Environmental conditions
Calm sea, no wind, no current
Moderate wind and/or current
High wind and/or current
Wind and/or current changes slowly.
Sudden change of wind and/or current (For example sudden change from no current to 5 kn current perpendicular to track)
Fast change of speed (For example, speed decreased from 20 to 7 kn)
Heading control=
AUTO
COG is approx. the same as Set
Course in Autopilot.
Ship has a tendency to drift.
Ship is drifting.
There is no compensation for change.
There is no compensation for change.
There is no compensation for change.
GoSea (FAP-2000/3000)
GoSea+RC(PR-6000)
GoSea+TC(PR-9000)
GoSea+NAVI (PT-500A)
Ship follows monitored route.
Mode
GoAW (FAP-2000/3000)
GoAW+RC(PR-6000)
GoAW+TC (PR-9000)
GoAW+NAVI (PT-500A)
Ship follows monitored route accurately.
Ship follows monitored route.
1) Ship follows monitored route but may go outside channel limit area.*
2) Ship may have a problem following monitored route inside the channel limit, however.
Ship follows monitored route.
1) Ship may go outside channel limit but is “returned” to center of channel.*
2) Ship can have a problem following monitored route inside the channel limit.
Ship follows monitored route, but may need full channel limit area.
Ship follows monitored route accurately.
1) Ship follows monitored route.*
2) Ship can have a problem following monitored route inside the channel limit.
Ship follows monitored route accurately.
1) Ship is kept within channel limit.*
2) Ship can have a problem following monitored route inside the channel limit.
Ship follows monitored route, but may need full channel limit area.
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* The Track Control System can compensate drift up to 45 degrees. If the drift is larger, your ship may go outside the channel limit.
26.10.2 Expected steering performance for turns
Environmental conditions
Heading control=
AUTO
GoSea (FAP-2000/3000)
GoSea+RC (PR-6000
GoSea+TC (PR-9000)
GoSea+NAVI (PT-500A)
Ship follows monitored route.
Mode
GoAW (FAP-2000/3000)
GoAW+RC (PR-6000)
GoAW+TC (PR-9000)
GoAW+NAVI (PT-500A)
Ship follows monitored route accurately.
Calm sea, no wind, no current
Moderate wind and/or current
High wind and/or current
Wind and/or current changes slowly.
Sudden change of wind and/or current (For example sudden change from no current to 5 kn current perpendicular to track)
Slow change of speed
Ship does normal
Autopilot turn under this condition.
Ship does normal
Autopilot turn under this condition.
Ship does normal
Autopilot turn under this condition.
Ship does normal
Autopilot turn under this condition.
Ship does normal
Autopilot turn under this condition.
Ship follows monitored route.
1) Ship follows monitored route, but may go outside channel limit area.*
2) Ship can have a problem following monitored route inside the channel limit.
Ship follows monitored route.
1) Ship may go outside channel limit but is “returned” to center of channel.*
2) Ship can have a problem following monitored route inside the channel limit.
Ship follows monitored route accurately.
1) Ship follows monitored route.*
2) Ship can have a problem following monitored route inside the channel limit.
Ship follows monitored route accurately.
1) Ship is kept within channel limit.*
2) Ship can have a problem following monitored route inside the channel limit.
Fast change of speed (For example, speed decreased from 20 to 7 kn)
Ship does normal
Autopilot turn under this condition.
Ship does normal
Autopilot turn under this condition.
Ship follows monitored route, but may need full channel limit area.
Ship follows monitored route, but may need full channel limit area.
Ship follows monitored route.
Ship follows monitored route, but may need full channel limit area.
* The Track Control System can compensate drift up to 45 degrees. If the drift is larger, your ship may go outside the channel limit.
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26.10.3 Expected steering performance under critical failure
Below is a summary of the system behavior in different failures in the GoSEA or
GoAW steering mode.
Related alerts
Immediately • These alerts and warnings may be generated at the ECDIS:
1) Alert "450 Heading
Sensor Not Available"
2) Alert "902 No Filter
Source of COG/
SOG"
3) Alert "903 No Filter
Source of Heading"
• The lamp *1 on the Autopilot’s Steering Control Unit (or Control
Panel) lights.
Within a few seconds trol Stop"*
*Transferred to BN-
WAS if not acknowledged within 30 seconds.
Failure"
"665 Auto Pilot
Mode Conflict"
Expected system performance
Operator action
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
TCS stops and
• If the ship is running straight, the rudder order is frozen at the last value to approximately continue ahead.
• If the ship is turning, the rudder order is frozen at the last value to approximately continue the rate of turn.
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
*1
PT-500A: EMRG ALM; PR-6000: RC; FAP-2000, FAP-3000, PR-9000: ALARM
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Repeated every two minutes
Within 30 seconds
Within 10 minutes
Associated alerts
• Speed log data, VTG sentence lost. Alert
" 901 No FIlter Source of COG/SOG" , Alert
"902 No Filter Source of CTW/STW " given.
Expected system performance
Operator action
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
Steering"
Guidance for navigator
Failure"
"153 Track Control Stop"* and Alert
"665 Auto Pilot Mode
Conflict" are generated at the ECDIS. The lamp
*1
on the Autopilot’s Steering Control
Unit (or Control Panel) lights.
TCS stops and
• If the ship is running straight, actual heading is used as set course.
• If the ship is turning, last-set course and radius are used to complete the turn.
• Change immediately to local Autopilot control.
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
• Select the automatic steering mode.
Within 30 seconds
Within 10 minutes
*Transferred to
BNWAS if not acknowledged within
30 seconds.
*1
PT-500A: CAUT ALM; PR-6000: RC; FAP-2000, FAP-3000: ALARM
Associated alerts
• Speed log data, VTG sentence lost. Alert
" 901 No FIlter Source of COG/SOG" , Alert
"902 No Filter Source of CTW/STW " given.
Expected system performance
Operator action
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
Failure"
Mode Conflict" is generated at the EC-
DIS. The ALARM lamp on the Autopilot’s HCU lights.
• When the speed log or
VTG data is restored the Alert " 694 Speed
Recovered " appears.
TCS stops and
• If the ship is running straight, actual heading is used as set course.
• If the ship is turning, last-set course and radius are used to complete the turn.
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
• Change the steering mode to HC.
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Associated alerts
Alarm" .
Expected system performance
Operator action
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
Within 15 seconds
Associated alerts
Error" is generated at the ECDIS.
Expected system performance
Guidance for the navigator
Operator action
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
After Alert
"667 AP
Receive
Error" trol Stop" * is generated at the ECDIS. Track control is stopped and the lamp *1 on the Autopilot’s Steering Control
Unit lights.
TCS stops and
• If the ship is running straight, actual heading is used as set course.
• If the ship is turning, last set course and radius are used to complete the turn.
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
• Select the automatic steering mode.
*Transferred to BNWAS if not acknowledged within
30 seconds.
*1 PT-500A: CAUT ALM; PR-6000: RC; FAP-2000, FAP-3000, PR-9000: ALARM
Associated alerts
Precondition • If sensors in Filter calculation are NOT inside operator selected position discrepancy limit,
Alert "851 Sensor
Banned" appears.
*1
Expected system performance
Operator action
• Monitor situation.
*1 For IEC 62065 Ed. 2 complying autopilots (PR-9000), the sequence is different. For example, two GPS navigators are onboard and one exceeds the discrepancy limit.
Then, the alerts "851 Sensor Banned" and "154 Position Monitor" appear.
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Within 30 seconds
Repeated every two minutes
Within 10 minutes
Associated alerts
Expected system performance
Operator action
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
Error" (example).
OR
• The Kalman filter detects position jump, etc.
• Alert " 156 Sensor Failure" *2
"170 Positioning
System Failure" .
Source of Position" .
Source of COG/SOG" .
• The Kalman filter is turned OFF and the system uses dead reckoning for positioning.
• If you have a log or dual-axis log, then dead reckoning is based on them and the gyro.
• If you have a log or dual-axis log, then dead reckoning is based on last valid speed from position sensors.
Guidance for navigator
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
Steering" trol Stop" * is generated at the ECDIS. The lamp
*1
on the Autopilot’s Steering Control
Unit (or Control Panel) lights.
TCS stops and:
• If the ship is running straight, actual heading is used as set course.
• If the ship is turning, last-set course and radius are used to complete the turn.
• Change immediately to local Autopilot control.
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Acknowledge alerts.
• Monitor situation.
• Select the automatic steering mode.
*Transferred to BNWAS if not acknowledged within 30 seconds.
*1
PT-500A: CAUT ALM; PR-6000: RC; FAP-2000, FAP-3000, PR-9000: ALARM
*2
“156 Position Failure” on IEC 60265 Ed.2 complying autopilots (PR-9000)
26.10.4 When track control is stopped...
• Track control is stopped on a straight leg : The autopilot goes into the heading keeping mode and the heading at the time the track control was stopped becomes the set course.
• Track control is stopped on a curved leg : The autopilot goes into the heading changing mode and the bearing of the straight leg TO waypoint becomes the set course.
26-34
Main Menu
MENU bar
(click)
General
Sensor
Ship & Route
Parameters
System/Local
Select
System
Sensor
Settings
Local Sensor
Settings
Other Sensor
Settings
Ship &
Route
Ship
Route
MAX Speed (0.1 to 80 kn, 22.1
)
MAX Height (0.0 to 100 m, 16.1
)
MAX Draught (0.0 to 50 m, 20.0
)
MAX R.O.T*
WPT Approach*
WPT Prewarning*
* Set at installation
Default Line Radius (0.1 to 3.0 NM, 0.8
)
Default CH Limit (10 to 1852 m, 185 )
Default Safety Margin (0 to 1000 m, 40 )
Instant
Track
Delay before Initiating First Turn (30 to 600 sec, 60 )
Turn Radius (0.02 to 3.00 NM, 1 )
CH Limit ( Auto , Manual (10 - 1852m))
Route Check Strictly (On, Off)
Navigation Parameter (Show forwarding distances, set at installation.)
TCS (Select the ECDIS unit to control Autopilot.)
Cost
Parameters
Cost (Input values for Hour, Heavy Fuel Oil,
Diesel Oil)
Fuel Consumption (Input values for Speed,
Heavy Fuel Oil, Diesel Oil)
Route Information Unit of “Off Track” ( m , NM)
Sensor Type ( System Sensor , Local Sensor)
HDG Data Source (Sensors)
PRIM* 1 , Second* 1
SPD Stabilization Mode ( Bottom , Water)
Sensor Type ( GPS , LOG)
Data Source ( Sensors , Manual)
PRIM* 1
COG/ Data Source (Sensors)
SOG PRIM* 1
POSN Data Source ( Sensors , Manual)
PRIM* 1 , Second* 1
HDG
SPD
* 1 : Display only
Data Source (Sensors, Analog Gyro (No use), Manual* 2 ,
Gyro Correction)
PRIM* 1 , Second* 1
* 2 : Not available with IMO type.
Stabilization Mode ( Bottom, Water)
Sensor Type (GPS, LOG)
Data Source (Sensors, Manual, Reference SPD, Drift)
PRIM* 1
SOG PRIM* 1
POSN Sensors , Manual)
PRIM* 1 , Second* 1
Other
Sensor
Wind
Reference (APPARENT, NORTH, THEORETICAL)
Source of Wind ( (T)HEORETICAL and (R)EL ,
(T)HEORETICAL, (T)RUE)
Depth (Values for Bow, Mid and Aft)
Below
Speed (kn, m/s)
Trans.
Temperature (Temperature of water surface)
Water Current (Course and speed of water current)
Filter Status (Monitor status and integrity of sensors.)
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APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE
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DISP Basic
Setting
Chart
Display
Symbol
Display
Symbols (Paper Chart, Simplified )
Depths ( Two Color , Multi Color)
Boundaries ( Plain , Symbolized)
Lightsectors ( Limited , Full)
Light Popup ( OFF , ON)
TM Reset (20-99%, 80 )
Shallow Pattern ( None , Diamond)
Shallow Hazard (ON, OFF )
Standard (Checkbox for each of Unknown Object or Presentation; Chart
Data Coverage; Standard Land Features; Water and Seabed Features;
Traffic Routes; Cautionary Areas; Information Areas; Buoys and
Beacons; Lights; Fog Signals; Radar; Services)
Other (Checkbox for each of Information about Chart Data; Other Land
Features; Soundings; Depth Contour Labels; Depth Contours,
Magnetics, Currents; Seabed, Pipelines and Obstructions; Obstructions
with Soundings; Service and Small Craft Facilities; Low Accuracy;
Special Areas; Additional Information Available; Clearance, Bearings,
Radio Channels; Other Text; Names for Position Report; Light
Descriptions; Seabed; Swept Depth, Magnetics; Berth and Anchorage;
Geographic Names, etc.; Land Elevation)
NtoM (Temporary Notice, Preliminary Notice, No Information; for AIO, Jeppesen)
General Ship Outlines (ON, OFF )
AIS Outlines (ON, OFF )
True outlines shown if (Set length and beamwidth.)
Velocity Vectors Ship Vectors ( ON , OFF)
Target Vectors ( ON , OFF)
Style ( std ECDIS , Conventional)
Time Increments
Path Predictor
Radar Antenna
Tracking Own Ship
Past Tracks
CCRP
Primary
Secondary
Pivot
Style ( Tick , Point)
Length (1-120 min, 1 )
Labels (0-60 min, 0 )
Events User Events
Auto Events
Position Events
Show ( Newer than 12 hours , Newer
than 24 hours, Newer than 1 week,
Newer than 2 weeks, Newer than 1
month, Newer than 3 months, All)
Route Monitored
Route
Channel Limit
Safety Margin
Leg Marks (True, Relative)
Wheel Over Line
Mariner
Targets
Planned
Route
User Chart
Channel Limit
Safety Margin
Leg Marks (True, Relative)
Labels
Lines
Clearing Lines
Tidals
Areas
Circles
Density (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%)
Display user chart symbol name
NAVTEX (appears only with connection of NAVTEX receiver.)
Color ( Green , Blue, Black, Magenta, Brown)
TT Size ( Standard , Small)
AIS ROT TAG Limit (0.0°/min 㻙 720.0°/min, 0.0
)
TT Label ( ON , OFF)
AIS Label ( ON , OFF)
TT Pop-up INFO ( ON , OFF)
AIS Pop-up INFO ( ON , OFF)
Past Position
TT Points ( 5 , 10)
AIS Points ( 5 , 10)
Style ( Points , Points and dots)
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APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE
Record
TT/AIS
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Chart
Alert
Setting
Set WARNING or CAUTION for Safety Contour*, Areas To Be Avoided,
User Chart Danger, Traffic Separation Zone, Inshore Traffic Zone,
Restricted Area, Caution Area, Offshore Production Area, Military
Practice Area, Seaplane Landing Area, Submarine Transit Lane,
Anchorage Area, Marine Farm / Aqua Culture, PSSA Area,
Non-official ENC, No Vector Chart, Not Up-to-date, Permit Expired, UKC Limit)
Shallow Contour (0-99 m, 10 )
Safety Depth (0-99 m, 20 )
Safety Contour (0-99 m, 30 )
Deep Contour (0-99 m, 60 )
*: Fixed at WARNING
NAVI
Log
Target Log
Voyage Limits Speed (1 to 10 kn, 5 )
Course (0.0 to 30.0°, 10.0
)
Log Interval (1 to 4 hours, 4 )
Distance Counter Bottom Odometer
Trip Meter
Water (same items as “Bottom”)
Danger Target (Log Interval 1 to 100 min, 10 )
Setting Setting. 1 AIS DISP
Filter
Sleep All
Targets
Class A (ON, OFF )
Class B (ON, OFF )
Base Station (ON, OFF )
MAX Range (ON, OFF ; 0 to 99 NM, 12 )
MIN Ship Speed (ON, OFF ; 0.0 to 9.9 kn, 1.0
)
AIS-CPA
Auto
Activate
MAX Range (ON, OFF ; 0 to 99 NM, 0 )
MIN Ship Speed (ON, OFF ; 0.0 to 9.9 kn, 1.0
)
Except Class B (ON, OFF )
Setting. 2 AIS Lost
Target
Filter
MAX Range (ON, OFF ; 0 to 99 NM, 12 )
MIN Ship Speed (ON, OFF ; 0.0 to 9.9 kn, 1.0
)
Except Class B (ON, OFF )
NAV
Status
TT Lost
Target
Filter
MAX Range (ON, OFF
MIN Ship Speed (ON,
; 0 to 99 NM,
OFF
12 )
; 0.0 to 9.9 kn,
Own Ship (Shows own ship’s MMSI No., Name, Call Sign, Type, Description,
Length, Width, Reference Bow, and Reference Port.)
1.0
)
Voyage data
Navigational Status (Underway using engine, At anchor, Not
under command, Restricted maneuverability, Constrained by
her draught, Moored , Aground, Engaged in fishing, Underway
sailing, Reserved for high speed craft, Reserved for wing in
ground, Reserved for future use, AIS-SART (active), Not defined)
Persons (0 to 8191, 0 )
MAX Draught (0.0 to 25.5 m, 0.0
)
ETA
Destination
NAV Tools PI Lines Truncate (Set fore and aft lengths of parallel lines)
Shared Monitoring (Set master and backup units)
AP-3
APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE
Settings Menu
(Click)
Settings File Export Select data to export (Setting data, Route/User chart, Playback data*)
DB export
* Disconnect
File Import Select file to import
AMS to use.
Select data to import (Setting data, Route/User chart, Playback data*)
File Maintenance (Restores last-saved route/user chart application and Route/user chart system.)
Self Test (Check various components of the system.)
Data Sharing (Share display brilliance setting among units)
Customize Wheel rotation ( Normal , Reverse)
Display Test (Display test patterns.)
Keyboard Test (Test the ECDIS Control Unit and Trackball Control Unit.)
Screenshot (Manage screenshots.)
User Default (Restore all user default settings.)
CCRP Select CCRP
Display Filter ( CCRP , Center of Gravity, Pivot Point, Radar Antenna,
GPS Sensor, AIS Transponder, Echo Sounder, SDME Sensor)
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Abbreviations
CPA
CPU
CSE
CU/TM
CYA
Dec
BT
Caps
CAT
CCRP
CH
COG
CONFIG
CORRE
ATON
Aug
AUTO
BB
BCR
BCT
BLU
BRG
AIO
AIS
ANT
Apr
ACQ
Abbreviation
ACT
ADJ
Meaning
Acquire
Activate
Adjustment
Admiralty Information Overlay
Automatic Identification System
Antenna
April
Aid To Navigation
August
Automatic
Blackbox
Bow Cross Range
Bow Cross Time
Blue
Bearing
Bottom Tracking
Capital (letters)
Category
Common Consistent Reference Point
Channel
Course over the Ground
Configuration
Correlation
Closest Point of Approach
Central Processing Unit
Course
Course-up/True Motion
CYAN
December
AP-5
APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS
L
L/L
LAN
LL
LO
MAG
MAN
Mar
MAX
MID
Jan
Jul
Jun kyd
IMO
IND
INS
J
FILT
GPS
GRN
GRY
Gyro
HDG hr
IHO
E
ETA
EXT
Feb
Abbreviation
DEMO
DISP
DR
E
Meaning
Demonstration
Display
Dead Reckoning
English
East
Estimated Time of Arrival
External
February
Filter
Global Positioning System
Green
Gray
Gyrocompass
Heading hour
International Hydrographic Organization
International Maritime Organization
Indication
Integrated Navigation System
Japanese
January
July
June kiloyard
Long (pulse length)
Latitude/Longitude
Local Area Network
Latitude, Longitude
Low
Magnetic or Magenta
Manual
March
Maximum
Middle
AP-6
s
S1 (2)
SAR
SART
SEL
Sep
PRIM
R
REF
Rel
RM
RNG
ROT
S
NtoM
Oct
OP
OS
PC
PERPENDIC
PI
POSN
Abbreviation min
MIN
MMSI
MOB
MON
MSG
N
NAV
Navtex
NM
NO.
Nov
APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS
Meaning minute
Minimum
Maritime Mobile Service Identity
Man Overboard
Monitor
Message
North
Navigation, Navigator
Navigational Telex
Nautical miles
Number
November
Notice to Mariners
October
Operation
Own Ship
Personal Computer
Perpendicular
Parallel Index (lines)
Position
Primary
Relative
Reference
Relative
Relative Motion
Range
Rate of Turn
South
Second
Short1(2) (pulse length)
Search And Rescue
Search And Rescue Transponder
Select
September
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APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS
UTC
VECT
VRM
W
W/O
WHT
WPT
WT
YEL
TTD
TTG
TTM
TX
TM
True-G
True-S
TT
SM
SOG
Abbreviation
SPD
SPEC
STAB
STBY
STD
SW
SYNC
T
TB
TC
TCPA
TCS
TGT
TGT, TGTS
Meaning
Statute Miles
Speed Over the Ground
Speed
Specification
Stabilization
Stand-by
Standard
Switch
Synchronization
True
True Bearing
Track Control
Time to Closest Point of Approach
Track Control System
Target
Target, Targets
True Motion
True-ground
True-sea
Tracked Target or Target Tracking
Tracked Target Data
Time to go
Tracked Target Information
Transmit
Universal Time, Coordinated
Vector
Variable Range Marker
West
Without
White
Waypoint
Water Tracking
Yellow
AP-8
Symbols
ECDIS symbols
Symbol name and description
Own ship - true scaled outline
This can be displayed when based on user selection either beam width or length is more than 6 mm.
APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS
Symbol graphic(s)
Radar antenna position
This symbol indicates location of the radar antenna.
Select if position of radar antenna is displayed with symbol X by Symbol Display menu.
Velocity vector - time increments
Velocity vector - stabilization indicator
Ground stabilization is indicated by double arrowhead and water stabilization is indicated as single arrowhead.
Past track
System past track is indicated by thick line. Raw sensor primary past track is indicated by thin line.
Raw sensor secondary past track is indicated by grey thin line.
Past track - time increments
Time increments are presented as single lines perpendicular to the past track.
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APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS
Symbol name and description
Past track - past positions
Past positions are drawn as small filled circular symbols.
Symbol graphic(s)
Radar targets in acquisition state
5 mm in diameter
Tracked radar targets
TT: Std or small user selection by Symbol Display
3 mm in diameter
Tracked radar targets - alternative
TT: Std or small user selection by Symbol Display
Tracked radar targets - dangerous target
Dangerous target symbol is red and it flash until acknowledged.
1 mm in diameter
5 mm in diameter
Sleeping AIS targets
Orientation is towards heading (or COG if heading unknown).
If both heading and COG are unknown the orientation is toward top of display.
Activated AIS targets
Orientation is towards heading (or COG if heading unknown).
If both heading and COG are unknown the orientation is toward top of display.
Sleeping
AIS target
Activated
AIS target
Sleeping AIS target with no
CPA/TCPA data
Activated AIS target with no
CPA/TCPA data
Activated AIS targets - true scaled outline
• This can be displayed when based on user selection either beam width or length is more than 7.5 mm.
• AIS outline: ON/OFF
AP-10
Symbol name and description
Activated AIS targets - dangerous targets
Dangerous target symbol is red and it flash until acknowledged.
If both heading and COG are unknown the orientation is toward top of display.
APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS
Symbol graphic(s)
Activated AIS target with neither reported heading nor COG
Activated AIS targets - alternative
Sarah J Sarah J
Associated targets represented by AIS target symbols
Activated AIS targets - heading lines - turn indicators
Sarah J Sarah J
Associated targets represented by radar target symbols
18
Velocity vectors
Radar target velocity vectors
AIS target velocity vectors
Sarah J Sarah J
Associated target velocity vectors
Sarah J Sarah J 18
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APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS
Symbol name and description
Target past positions
Symbol graphic(s)
Radar target past positions
Association targets
AIS target past positions
S arah J S arah J
Associated target past positions
S arah J S arah J
Association AIS target
Association AIS dangerous target
AIS aid to navigation (ATON)
Real ATON is without "V" and virtual ATON is with
"V".
An ATON in off position is yellow.
AIS search and rescue transmitter -SART
AIS SAR vessel
AIS base station
BS
AP-12
Symbol name and description
Selected targets
APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS
Symbol graphic(s)
Lost targets
Lost target symbol is red and it flash until acknowledged.
Waypoint
Next waypoint
WPT4
WPT4
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APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS
Symbol name and description
Routes - Monitor
Monitored route leg lines are dashed.
Leg lines may indicate planned speed and bearing.
Symbol graphic(s)
W05a
Wheel over position
Plotted positions
Plotted position includes some labels. Type is DR,
EP or Fix (Fix is without label).
Examples of source labels are
GNSS: G
GPS: G
DGPS: dG
Loran: L etc.
1115/20 Jan
1213
15 deg
Line of position
Abbreviation is LOP. Label TPL is used to indicate measurement transferred by dead reckoning.
Tidal stream
User defined tidal stream symbols are available as part of User Chart.
Actual tidal stream use solid vector and predicted tidal stream use dashed vector.
AP-14
Symbol name and description
Danger highlight
Route Plan, Route Monitor and own ship Chart
Alarm search area use danger highlight to indicate violation against user selected dangers.
APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS
Symbol graphic(s)
Danger bearing
Also called by traditional name clearing line.
User defined clearing line symbols are available as part of User Chart.
Event marker
Event markers indicate events recorded into the
Voyage record.
The Man overboard event marker has the label
“MOB”.
User cursor
Electronic bearing line (EBL)
Second example show with range marker.
Variable range marker (VRM)
Range rings
Parallel index lines
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APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS
Symbols on operating buttons
Symbol Meaning
Minimize button
(on InstantAccess bar)
Access AIS, Navtex message processing
Access user profile, common settings
Information (show program no., operator's manual)
Undo, redo
Symbol Meaning
Screenshot capture
Monitor brilliance (FURUNO or Hatteland monitor only); control unit backlighting
Color palette selection
Activate weather display
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Input sentences:
ABK, ACN, ALC, ALF, ALR, ARC, CUR, DBT, DPT, DTM, ETL, GGA, GLL, GNS, HBT, HDT, HTD,
MTW, MWV, NRX, OSD, PRC, RMC, ROR, ROT, RPM, RSA, RSD, THS, TRC, TRD, TTM,
VBW,VDM, VDO, VDR,VSD, VHW, VTG, XDR, ZDA
Output sentences:
ABM, ACK, ACN, ALC, ALF, ARC, BBM, DDC, EVE, HBT, HTC, OSD, VBW, VDR, VSD, XTE
Data reception
Data is received in serial asynchronous form in accordance with the standard referenced in
IEC 61162-2.
The following parameters are used:
Baud rate: 38,400 bps (HDT, THS, !AIVDM, !AIVDO, !AIABK, $AIALR). The baud rate of all other sentences is 4800 bps
Data bits: 8 (D7 = 0), Parity: none, Stop bits: 1
Start bit
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
Data bits
Stop bit
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
Input sentences
ABK - UAIS Addressed and binary broadcast acknowledgement
$**ABK,xxxxxxxxx,x,x.x,x,x,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5
1. MMSI of the addressed AIS unit (9 digits)
2. AIS channel of reception (No use)
3. Message ID (6, 8, 12, 14)
4. Message sequence number (0 - 9)
5. Type of acknowledgement (See below)
1 = message was broadcast (6 or 12), but not ACK by addressed AIS unit
2 = message could not be broadcast (quantity of encapsulated data exceeds five slots)
3 = requested broadcast of message (8, 14 or 15) has been successfully completed
4 = late reception of message (7 or 13) ACK that was addressed to this AIS unit (own ship
and referenced a valid transaction
5 = message has been read and acknowledged on a display unit.
ACN - Alert command
$**ACN,hhmmss.ss,aaa,x.x,x.x,c,a*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Time (UTC)
2. Manufacturer mnemonic code (3 digits)
3. Alert Identifier (0 - 9999999)
4. Alert Instance (1 - 999999,null)
5. Alert command (A,Q,O,S)
A=acknowledge
Q=request/repeat information
O=responsibility transfer
S=silence
6. Sentence status flag(C) (fixed)
ALC - Cyclic alert list
$**ALC,xx,xx,xx,x.x, aaa,x.x,x.x,x.x,’’’’’’,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1. Total number of sentences this message (01 to 99)
2. Sentence number (01 to 99)
3. Sequential message identifier (00 to 99)
4. Number of alert entries (0 to 3)
5. Manufacturer mnemonic code (FEC, null)
6. Alert identifier (999 or 10001 to 10999)
7. Alert instance (null)
8. Revision counter (1 to 99)
9. Additional alert entries (same as 5 and 8)
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
ALF - Alert sentence
$**ALF,x,x,x,hhmmss.ss,a,a,a,aaa,x.x,x.x,x.x,x,c--c,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1. Total number of ALF sentences this message (1, 2)
2. Sentence number (1, 2)
3. Sequential message identifier (0 to 9)
4. Time of last change (hh=00 to 23, mm=00 to 59, ss.ss=00.00 to 60.99), null
5. Alert category (A=Alert category A, B=Alert category B, C=Alert
category C), null
6. Alert priority (A=Alarm, W=Warning, C=Caution), null when #2 is 2.
7. Alert state (V=Not ACKed, S=Silence, A=ACked, O/U=Resolved, Not ACKed,
N=Normal state), null when #2 is 2.
8. Manufacturer mnemonic code (FEC, null)
9. Alert identifier (999 or 10001 to 10999)
10. Alert instance (null)
11. Revision counter (1 to 99)
12. Escalation counter (0 to 2)
13. Alert text (max. 18 characters)
ALR - Set alarm state
$**ALR,Hhmmss.ss,xxx,A,A,c—c,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5
1. Time of alarm condition change, UTC (000000.00 - 235960.99)
2. Unique alarm number (identifier) at alarm source (000 - 999)
3. Alarm condition (A=threshold exceeded, V=not exceeded)
4. Alarm acknowledge state (A=acknowledged, V=not acknowledged)
5. Alarm description text (alphanumeric characters, max. 32)
ARC - Alert command refused
$**ARC,hhmmss.ss,aaa,x.x,x.x,c*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5
1. Release time of the Alert Command Refused(UTC)
2. Used for proprietary alerts, defined by the manufacturer
3. The alert identifier(1 - 9999999)
4. The alert instance(1 to -99)
5. Refused Alert Command(A, Q, O, S)
A=acknowledge: A
Q=request/repeat information
O=responsibility transfer
S=silence
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
CUR - Current
$**CUR,A,x,x.x,x.x,x.x,a,x.x,x.x,x.x,a,a,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011
1. Validity of data (A=valid, V=not valid)
2. Data set number (0 - 9)
3. Layer number (0.0 - 3.0)
4. Current depth in meters (No use)
5. Current direction in degrees (0.00 - 360.00)
6. Direction reference in use (true or relative)
7. Current speed in knots (0.00 - 99.99)
8. Reference layer depth in meters (No use)
9. Heading (0 to 360.00)
10. Heading reference in use (true or magnetic)
11. Speed reference (B=Bottom track W=Water track P=Positioning system)
DBT - Depth below transducer
$**DBT,xxxx.x,f,xxxx.x,M,xxxx.x,F,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Water depth (0.00-99999.99)
2. feet
3. Water depth (0.00-99999.99)
4. Meters
5. Water depth (0.00-99999.99)
6. Fathoms
DPT - Depth
$**DPT,x.x,x.x,x.x,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3
1. Water depth relative to the transducer, meters (0.00-99999.99)
2. Offset from transducer, meters (No use)
3. Minimum range scale in use (No use)
DTM - Datum reference
$**DTM,ccc,a,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,ccc,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Local datum (W84=WGS84 W72=WGS72 S85=SGS85, P90=PE90
2. Local datum subdivision code (NULL or one character)
3. Lat offset, min (0 - 59.99999)
4. N/S
5. Lon offset, min (0 - 59.99999)
6. E/W
7. Altitude offset, meters (No use)
8. Reference datum (W84=WGS84 W72=WGS72 S85=SGS85, P90=PE90)
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
ETL - Engine telegraph operation status
$**ETL,hhmmss.ss,a,xx,xx,a,x*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Event time (UTC)
2. Message type (O=order A=answerback)
3. Position indicator of engine telegraph
00 = Stop engine
01 = [AH] Dead Slow
02 = [AH] Slow
03 = [AH] Half
04 = Full
05 = [AH] Nav. Full
11 = [AS] Dead Slow
12 = [AS] Slow
13 = [AS] Half
14 = [AS] Fulll
15 = [AS] Crash Astern
4. Position indication of sub telegraph (000 to 100)
5. Operating location indicator (B=bridge P=port wing S=starboard wing C=engine control room
E=engine side/local W=wing
6. Number of engine or propeller shaft (000 to 100)
GGA - Global positioning system fix data
$**GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1. UTC of position (no use)
2. Latitude (0000.00000 - 9000.00000)
3. N/S
4. Longitude (0000.00000 - 18000.00000)
5. E/W
6. GPS quality indicator (1 - 8)
7. Number of satllite in use ( No use )
8. Horizontal dilution of precision (0.0 - 999.9)
9. Antenna altitude above/below mean sealevel ( No use )
10. Unit, m ( No use )
11. Geoidal separation ( No use )
12. Unit, m (No use)
13. Age of differential GPS data (0 - 999)
14. Differential reference station ID ( No use )
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
GLL - Geographic position, latitude/longitude
$**GLL,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,hhmmss.ss,a,x,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. Latitude (0000.00000 - 9000.00000)
2. N/S
3. Longitude (0000.00000 - 18000.00000)
4. E/W
5. UTC of position (No use)
6. Status (A=data valid V=data invalid)
7. Mode indicator (A=Autonomous D=Differential E=Estimated M=Manual input S=Simulator)
GNS - GNSS fix data
$**GNS,hhmmss.ss,llll.lll,a,IIIII.III,a,c--c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1. UTC of position (no use)
2. Latitude (0000.00000 - 9000.00000)
3. N/S
4. Longitude (0000.00000 - 18000.00000)
5. E/W
6. Mode indicator (P, R, D, F, A, E, M, S)
N=No fix A=Autonomous D=Differential P=Precise R=Real Time Kinematic
F=Float RTK E=Estimated Mode M=Manual Input Mode S=Simulator Mode
7. Total number of satellites in use (No use)
8. HDOP (0.00 - 999.99)
9. Antenna altitude, meters (-999.99 - 9999.99)
10. Geoidal separation (No use)
11. Age of differential data (0 - 99)
12. Differential reference station ID (No use)
13. Naivgational status indicator (S=Safe, C=Caution, U=Unsafe, V=Not valid)
HBT - Heartbeat supervision sentence
$**HBT,x.x,A,x*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3
1. Configured repeat interval (60.0)
2. Equipment status (A)
A=Normal
3. Sequential sequence identifier (0 - 9)
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
HDT - Heading, true
$**HDT, xxx.x,T*hh<CR><LF>
1 2
1. Heading, degrees (0.00 to 360.00)
2. True (T)
HTD - Heading/Track control data
$**HTD,A,x.x,a,a,a,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,a,A,A,A,x.x*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 141516 17
1. Override, A = in use, V = not in use
2. Commanded rudder angle, degrees
3. Commanded rudder direction, L/R = port/starboard
4. Selected steering mode
5. Turn mode R = radius controlled
T = turn rate controlled
N = turn is not controlled
6. Commanded rudder limit, degrees (unsigned)
7. Commanded off-heading limit, degrees (unsigned)
8. Commanded radius of turn for heading changes, n.miles
9. Commanded rate of turn to heading changes, deg/min
10. Commanded heading-to-steer, degrees
11. Commanded off-track limit, n.miles (unsigned)
12. Commanded track, degrees
13. Heading reference in use, T/M
14. Rudder status (A = within limits, V = limit reached or exceeded)
15. Off-heading status (A = within limits, V = limit reached or exceeded)
16. Off-track status (A = within limits, V = limit reached or exceeded)
17. Vessel heading, degrees
MTW - Water temperature
$**MTW,x.x,C<CR><LF>
1
1. Water temperature, degrees C (-100.000 - 100.000)
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
MWV - Wind speed and angle
$**MWV,x.x,a,x.x,a,A*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5
1. Wind angle, degrees (0.00 - 360.00)
2. Reference (R/T) (R=Relative, T=Theoretical)
3. Wind speed (0.00 - 9999.99)
4. Wind speed units (K=km/h M=m/s N=nm)
5. Status (A)
NRX - Navtex received data
$**NRX,xxx,xxx,xx,aaxx,x,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,xxxx,x.x,x.x, A,c--c,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1. Number of sentences (001 to 999)
2. Sentence number (001-999)
3. Sequential message ID (00 to 99)
4. Navtex message code (aaxx aa: AA to ZZ xx: 00 to 99)
5. Frequency table index (0 to 9, null)
6. UTC of receipt of message (No use)
7. Day (0 to 31, null)
8. Month (01 to 12, null)
9. Year (0000 to 9999, null)
10. Total number of characters in this series of NRX sentences (1 to 8000, null)
11. Total number of bad characters (0 to 8000, null)
12. Status indication (A=correct message, V=incorrect message; Null)
13. Message body (English alphanumeric characters)
OSD - Own ship data
$**OSD,x.x,A,x.x,R,x.x,R,x.x,x.x,N*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1. Heading, degrees true (0.00 - 359.99, null)
2. Heading status (A=data valid, V=data invalid)
3. Vessel course, degrees true (0.00 - 359.99, null)
4. Course reference (B/M/W/R/P, null)
B=Bottom tracking log
M=Manually entered
R=Radar tracking (of fixed target)
P=Positioning system ground reference
5. Vessel speed (0.00 - 999.99, null)
6. Speed reference, B/M/W/R/P
7. Vessel set, degrees true, manually entered (0.00 - 359.99)
8. Vessel drift (speed), manually entered (0.00 - 99.99, null)
9. Speed units (N=Knots)
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
PRC - Propulsion remote control
$**PRC,x.x,A,x.x,a,x.x,a,a,x*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Lever demand position (-100 to 100, 0=stop)
2. Lever demand status (A=data valid V=data invalid)
3. RPM demand value (-9999.9 to 9999.9)
4. RPM mode indicator (P=per cent R=Revolutions per min.)
5. Pitch demand value (-999.9 to 999.9)
6. Pitch mode indicator (P=per cent D=degrees V=data invalid)
7. Operating location indicator (B=bridge P=port wing S=starboard wing
C=engine control room E=engine side/local W=Wing)
8. Number of engine or propeller shaft (00 to 99)
RMC - Recommended minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT datas
$**RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x,ddmmyy,x.x,a,a,a*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213
1. UTC of position fix (000000 - 235959)
2. Status (A=data valid, V=navigation receiver warning)
3. Latitude (0000.00000 - 9000.0000)
4. N/S
5. Longitude (0000.00000 - 18000.0000)
6. E/W
7. Speed over ground, knots (0.00 - 99.94)
8. Course over ground, degrees true (0.0 - 360.0)
9. Date (010100 - 311299)
10. Magnetic variation, degrees E/W (0.00 - 180.0/NULL)
11. E/W
12. Mode indicator (A= Autonomous mode D= Differential mode S= Simulator
F=Float RTK P=Precise R=Real time kinematic E=Estimated (DR) M=Manual
13. Navigational status indication (S=Safe C=Caution U=Unsafe V=Navigational status not valid)
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
ROR - Rudder order status
$**ROR, x.x, A, x.x, A, a*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5
1. Starboard (or single) rudder order (-90 to 90.0)
2. Status (A=Valid V=Invalid)
3. Port rudder order (-90.0 to 90.0)
4. Status (A=Valid V=Invalid)
5. Command source location (B=Bridge P=Port wing S=Starboard wing
C=Engine control room E=Engine side/local W=Wing)
ROT - Rate of turn
$**ROT,x.x,A*hh<CR><LF>
1 2
1. Rate of turn, deg/min, "-"=bow turns to port (-9999.9 - 9999.9)
2. Status (A=data valid, V=data invalid)
RPM - Revolutions
$**RPM, a, x, x.x, x.x, A*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5
1. Source (S=shaft E=engine)
2. Engine or shaft number (00 to 99)
3. Speed, revolutions/min (-9999.99 to 9999.99)
4. Propeller pitch (-100.0 to 100.0)
5. Status (A=data invalid V=data valid)
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
RSA - Rudder sensor angle
$**RSA,x.x,A,x.x,A*hhCR><LF>
1 2 3 4
1. Starboard(or single) rudder sensor data (-180 - 180.0, NULL)
2. Starboard(or single) rudder sensor status (A=Vaild N=Data invalid)
3. Port rudder sensor data (-180 - 180.0, NULL)
4. Port rudder sensor status (A=Vaild N=Data invalid)
RSD - Radar system data
$**RSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,N,H*hh <CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1. Origin 1 range, from own ship (0.000 - 999) (see note 2)
2. Origin 1 bearing, degrees from 0 (0.0 - 359.9) (see note 2)
3. Variable range marker 1(VRM1), range (0.000 - 999)
4. Bearing line 1(EBL1), degrees from 0 (0.0 - 359.9)
5. Origin 2 range (0.000 - 999.9) (see note 2)
6. Origin 2 bearing (0.0 - 359.9)(see note 2)
7. VRM2,.9 range (0.000 - 999)
8. EBL2, degrees (0.0 - 360.0)
9. Cursor range, from own ship (0.000 - 999)
10. Cursor bearing, degrees clockwise from 0 (0.0 - 359.9)
11. Range scale in use (0.0625 - 120)
12. Range units (K/N/S)
13. Display rotation (see note 1)
NOTES
1 Display rotation:
C=Course-up, course-over-ground up, degrees true
H=Head-up, ship's heading(center-line) 0 up
N=North-up, true north is 0 up
2 Origin 1 and origin 2 are located at the stated range and bearing from own ship and provide for two independent sets of variable range markers (VRM) and electronic bearing lines (EBL) originating away from own ship position .
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
THS - True heading & status
$**THS,xxx.x,a*hh<CR><LF>
1 2
1. Heading, degrees True (0.00 to 360.00)
2. Mode indicator (A=Autonomous S=Simulator)
TRC - Thruster control data
$**TRC,x,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x, a,a*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Number of thruster, bow or stern (01 to 99)
2. RPM demand value (-999.9 to 999.9)
3. RPM mode indicator (P=per cent R=revolutions per min
V=data invalid)
4. Pitch demand value (-180.0 to 180.0)
5. Pitch mode indicator (P=per cent D=degree V=data invalid)
6. Azimuth demand (000.0 to 359.9)
7. Operating location indicator (B=bridge P=port wing S=starboard wing
C=engine control room E=engine side/local W=Wing)
8. Sentence flag status (R=Sentence is a status report of current settings
(Used for a reply to a query.) C=Sentence is a configuration command
to change settintgs. A sentence without “C” is not a command.)
TRD - thruster data response
$**TRD,x,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Number of thruster, bow or stern (01 to 99)
2. RPM response (-999.9 to 999.9)
3. RPM mode indicator (P=per cent R=revolutions per min
V=data invalid)
4. Pitch response value (-999.9 to 999.9)
5. Pitch mode indicator (P=per cent D=degree V=data invalid)
6. Azimuth response (000.0 to 359.0, Null)
TTM - Tracked target message
$**TTM,05,12.34,23.4,R,45.67,123.4,T,1.23,8.23,N,c--c,T,R,hhmmss.ss,M*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1. Target number (00 to 999)
2. Target distance from own ship (0.000 - 99.999)
3. Bearing from own ship,degrees (0.0 - 359.9)
4. True or Relative (T)
5. Target speed (0.00 - 999.99, null)
6. Target course, degrees (0.0 - 359.9, null)
7. True or Relative
8. Distance of closet point of approach (0.00 - 99.99, null)
9. Time to CPA, min., "-" increasing (-99.99 - 99.99, null)
10. Speed/distance units (N=nm)
11. Target name (null)
12. Target status (L=Lost Q=Acquiring T=Tracking)
13. Reference target (R, NULL otherwise)
14. UTC of data (null)
15. Type of acquisition (A=Automatic M=Manual )
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
VBW - Dual ground/water speed
$**VBW,x.x,x.x,x,x.x,x.x,x,x.x,x,x.x,x,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1. Longitudinal water speed, knots (-9999.999 - 9999.999)
2. Transverse water speed, knots (-9999.999 - 9999.999, null)
3. Status: water speed, A=data valid V=data invalid
4. Longitudinal ground speed, knots (-9999.999 - 9999.999)
5. Transverse ground speed, knots (-9999.999 - 9999.999, null)
6. Status: ground speed, A=data valid V=data invalid
7. Stern transverse water speed, knots (-9999.999 - 9999.999)
8. Status: stern water speed, A=data valid V=data invalid
9. Stern transverse ground speed, knots (-9999.999 - 9999.999)
10. Status: stern ground speed, A=data valid V=data invalid
VDM - UAIS VHF data-link message
!**VDM,x,x,x,x,s--s,x,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message (1 to 9)
2. Message sentence number (1 to 9)
3. Sequential message identifier (0 to 9, NULL)
4. AIS channel Number (A or B)
5. Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message (1 - 63 bytes)
6. Number of fill-bits (0 to 5)
VDO - UAIS VHFG data-link own vessel report
!**VDO,x,x,x,x,s--s,x,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message (1 to 9)
2. Message sentence number (1 to 9)
3. Sequential message identifier (0 to 9, NULL)
4. AIS channel Number (A or B, NULL)
5. Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371 radio message (1 - 63 bytes)
6. Number of fill-bits (0 to 5)
VDR - Set and drift
$**VDR,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x,N,*hh <CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Direction, degrees (0.00 - 360.00, null)
2. T=True (fixed)
3. Direction, degrees (0.00 - 360.00, null)
4. M=Magnetic (fixed)
5. Current speed (0 - 99.99)
6. N=Knots (fixed)
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
VHW - Water speed and headings
$**VHW,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x,N,x.x,K,*hh <CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Heading, degrees (0.00 - 360.00)
2. T=True (fixed)
3. Heading, degrees (0.00 - 360.00)
4. M=Magnetic (fixed)
5. Speed, knots (0.00 - 9999.99)
6. N=Knots (fixed)
7. Speed, knots (0.00 - 9999.99)
8. K=km/hr (fixed)
VSD - UAIS Voyage static data
$**VSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,c--c,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1. Type of ship and cargo category (0 - 255)
2. Maximum present static draught (0 to 25.5 meters, null)
3. Persons on-board (0 - 8191, null)
4. Destination (1 - 20 characters, null)
5. Estimated UTC of arrival at destination (000000.00 - 235959.99)
6. Estimated day of arrival at destination (00 to 31(UTC))
7. Estimated month of arrival at destination (00 to 12(UTC))
8. Navigational status (0 - 15, null)
9. Regional application flags (0 - 15)
VTG - Course over ground and ground speed
$**VTG,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x,N,x.x,K,a,*hh <CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1. Course over ground, degrees (0.00 - 360.00)
2. T=True (fixed)
3. Course over ground, degrees (No use)
4. M=Magnetic (No Use)
5. Speed over ground, knots (0.00-99.94)
6. N=Knots (fixed)
7. Speed over ground (0.00-99.94)
8. K=km/h (fixed)
9. Mode indicator (A=Autonomous, D=Differential E=Estimated (dead reckoning)
M=Manual input S=Simulator P=Precision)
XDR - Transducer measurements
$**XDR,a,x.x,a,c,c,…………………a,x.x, a,c...c*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 5
1. Transducer type, transducer no. (C, A, F, N, P, R, T, H, V)
2. Measurement data, transducer no. (Transducer no. N)
3. Units of measure, transducer no. (Transducer type, transducer no. N)
#1=C C #1=A D
#1=D M #1=F H
#1=N N #1=P B
#1=R I #1=T R
#1=H P #1=V M
4. Data, varialbe number of transducers
5. Transducer “n”
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
ZDA - Time and date
$**ZDA,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,xxxx,xx,xx<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. UTC (000000.00 - 235960.99)
2. Day (01 - 31)
3. Month (01 -12)
4. Year (UTC, 1970 - 2037)
5. Local zone, hours (No use)
6. Loca zone, minutes (No use)
Output sentences
See input sentences for ACN, ALC, ALF, ARC, HBT, OSD, VBW, VDR, VSD
ABM - UAIS Addressed binary and safety related message
!**ABM,x,x,x,xxxxxxxxx,x,x.x,s--s,x,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message (1 - 9)
2. Message sentence number (1 - 9)
3. Message sequence identifier (0 - 3)
4. The MMSI of destination AIS unit for the ITU-R M.1371 message (9 digits)
5. AIS channel for broadcast of the radio message (0 - 3)
6. VDL message number (6 or 12), see ITU-R M.1371
7. Encapsulated data (1 - 63 bytes)
8. Number of fill-bits (0 - 5)
ACK - Acknowledge alarm
$**ACK,xxx,*hh<CR><LF>
1
1. Local alarm number (identifier) (000 - 999)
BBM - UAIS broadcast binary message
$**BBM,x,x,x,x,xx,s--s,x,*hh<CR><LF>
12 3 4 5 6 7
1. Total number of sentences needed to transfer the message (1 - 9)
2. Sentence number (1 - 9)
3. Sequential Message identifier (0 - 9)
4. AIS channel for broadcast of the radio message (0 - 3)
5. ITU-R M.1371 message ID (8 or 14)
6. Encapsulated data (1 - 63 bytes)
7. Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5
DDC - Display dimming control
$**DDC,a,xx,a*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4
1. Brilliance preset (D=Daytime K=Dusk N=Nightime O=Backlight off setting)
2. Brilliance (%) (00 to 99)
3. Color palette preset (D=Daytime K=Dusk N=Nightime)
4. Sentences status flag
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
EVE - General event message
$ **EVE,hhmmss.ss,c--c,c--c*hh <CR><LF>
1 2 3
1. Event time (000000.00 - 235960.99)
2. Tag code used for identification of source of event (RA0001 - RA0010, EI0001 - EI0016,
IN0001 - IN0016, II0001 - II0016)
3. Event description (OPERATION)
HTC - Heading/Track control command
$**HTC,A,x.x,a,a,a,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1. Override, A = in use, V = not in use
2. Commanded rudder angle, degrees
3. Commanded rudder direction, L/R = port/starboard
4. Selected steering mode
5. Turn mode R = radius controlled
T = turn rate controlled
N = turn is not controlled
6. Commanded rudder limit, degrees (unsigned)
7. Commanded off-heading limit, degrees (unsigned)
8. Commanded radius of turn for heading changes, n.miles
9. Commanded rate of turn to heading changes, deg/min
10. Commanded heading-to-steer, degrees
11. Commanded off-track limit, n.miles (unsigned)
12. Commanded track, degrees
13. Heading reference in use, T/M
14. Sentence status
XTE - Cross-track error, measured
$**XTE,A,A,x.x,a,N,a,*hh<CR><LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Status: A=data valid V=LORAN C blink or SNR warning
2. Status: V=LORAN C blink or SNR warning
3. Magnitude of cross-track error (0.0000 - 9.9999)
4. Direction to steer, L/R
5. Units, nautical miles (fixed)
6. Mode indicator (A=Autonomous mode D=Differential mode S=Simulator mode)
TD-A
TD-B
ISOGND
RD-A
RD-B
110 ohm*
RD-H
470 ohm
LTC1535
PC-400
RD-C
* Set with jumper.
Switchable open/close.
Processor Unit, Sensor Adapter: IEC 61162-2/1 input/output
RD-H
470 ohm
RD-C
PC-400
Processor Unit, Sensor Adapter: IEC 61162-1 input
SN65LBC172
10 ohm
TD-A
TD-B
Processor Unit, Sensor Adapter: IEC 61162-1 output
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE
SYSTEM
Indication color
GRN
LOCAL
MANUAL
YEL
RED
GRN
(***.*)
GRN
YEL
RED
GRN
(***.*)
YEL
Sensor color
WHT
HDG
THS-A
HDT
WHT
L/L
GNS-A,D,F,P,R
GGA-1,2,3,4,5
GLL-A,D and (status: A)
RMC-A,D,F,P,R
and (status: A)
*1
RAIM error in GBS sentence is greater than 10 m and DGPS update interval in GGA, GNS sentence is higher than 10 s.
SPD
VBW-A
VHW
COG/SOG
VTG-A,D,P
Display example
All values in green.
RED
WHT
WHT
WHT
RED
WHT
YEL
(MAN)
(DR)
*2
GNS-E(”YEL”),M,S
GGA-6(”YEL”),7,8
GLL-E(”YEL”),M,S and Status: V
GGA-E,M,S and Status: V
RMC-E,M,S and Status: V
GGA and GNS sentence DGPS update interval is 30 s or more.
VBW-V
(Sentence name remains yellow even if switching from A to V.)
VTG-E,M,S
Position shown in yellow.
THS-E,M, sentence not input if S,N or
Sentence not input when: GNS-N, incorrect value
HDT has incorrect value
GGA-N, incorrect value
GLL-N, incorrect value and Status: V
RMC-N, incorrect value and Status: V
Sentence not input when:
VBW or VHW has incorrect value
Sentence not input when:
VTG-N, incorrect value or RMC-N, incorrect value
SPD, COG, SOG and POSN values and pos. source name in red.
HDG value shown with asterisks.
THS-A
HDT
*3
GNS-A,D,F,P,R
GGA-1,2,3,4,5
GLL-A,D and (status: A)
RMC-A,D,F,P,R
and (status: A)
*1
RAIM error in GBS sentence is greater than 10 m and DGPS update interval in GGA, GNS sentence is higher than 10 s.
*2
GNS-E(”YEL”),M,S
GGA-6(”YEL”),7,8
GLL-E(”YEL”),M,S and Status: V
GGA-E,M,S and Status: V
RMC-E,M,S and Status: V
GGA and GNS sentence DGPS update interval is 30s or more.
VBW-A
VHW
VTG-A,D,P
VBW-V
(Sentence name remains yellow even if switching from A to V.)
VTG-E,M,S
*4
THS-E,M, sentence not input if S,N or
HDT has incorrect value
Sentence not input when: GNS-N, incorrect value
GGA-N, incorrect value
GLL-N, incorrect value and Status: V
RMC-N, incorrect value and Status: V
*3
Manual setting
Manual setting value
(Dead Reckoning)
Sentence not input when:
VBW or VHW has incorrect value
Sentence not input when:
VTG-N, incorrect value or RMC-N, incorrect value
*4
Manual setting value
Same as corresponding indication in SYSTEM.
Same as corresponding indication in SYSTEM.
Same as corresponding indication in SYSTEM.
Same as corresponding indication in SYSTEM.
HDG, SPD and POSN values and "MAN"* 5 in yellow characters.
* 1 “S” only (IEC 61162-1 ED.4) using RMC and GNS sentences. * 2 “C” and “U” only (IEC 61162-1 ED.4) using RMC and GNS sentences.
* 3 “V” only (IEC 61162-1 ED.4) using RMC and GNS sentences. * 4 “V” only (IEC 61162-1 ED.4) using RMC sentence.
* 5 “CORR1” replaces “MAN” when heading correction is applied.
AP-34
No.
002
003
004
005
Text
001 Fan1 Rotation
Speed Lowering
006 High Temperature
Inside Monitor
007
008
009
010
011
Fan2 Rotation
Speed Lowering
Fan3 Rotation
Speed Lowering
Fan4 Rotation
Speed Lowering
LCD Unit
Lifetime Over
Fan1 No
Rotation
Fan2 No
Rotation
Fan3 No
Rotation
Fan4 No
Rotation
RS485 Communication Timeout
Default Meaning
Caution For MU-190/231: Connected to COM1(Main Monitor).
Fan1 rotation speed is below threshold.
Caution For MU-231: Connected to
COM1(Main Monitor).
Fan2 rotation speed is below threshold.
Caution For MU-231: Connected to
COM1(Main Monitor).
Fan3 rotation speed is below threshold.
Caution For MU-190: Connected to
COM1(Main Monitor).
Fan4 rotation speed is below threshold.
Warning For MU-190: Connected to
COM1. LCD unit operating time exceeds 50000 hours.
For MU-231: Connected to
COM1. LCD unit operating time exceeds 50000 hours.
Warning Internal temperature exceeds threshold.
Monitor: Connected to
COM1 (Main Monitor).
Warning For MU-190/231: Connected to COM1 (Main Monitor).
Fan1 rotation speed is below threshold.
Warning For MU-190/231: Connected to COM1 (Main Monitor).
Fan2 rotation speed is below threshold.
Warning For MU-231: Connected to
COM1 (Main Monitor).
Fan3 rotation speed is below threshold.
Warning For MU-190: Connected to
COM1 (Main Monitor).
Fan4 rotation speed is below threshold.
Caution For MU-190/231: Connected to COM1. There has been no communication from processor unit through
RS485 for 180 seconds.
(No communication implies in completed sentence or checksum error.)
Remedy
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
LCD unit replacement is required. Contact FURUNO.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
Check the connection of brightness control cable.
AP-35
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
Text
012 No Signal
013
014
015
016
017
018
Sentence Syntax
Error
Fan1 Rotation
Speed Lowering
Fan2 Rotation
Speed Lowering
Fan3 Rotation
Speed Lowering
Fan4 Rotation
Speed Lowering
LCD Unit
Lifetime Over
019 High Temperature
Inside Monitor
020
021
022
023
Fan1 No
Rotation
Fan2 No
Rotation
Fan3 No
Rotation
Fan4 No
Rotation
Default Meaning
Caution For MU-190/231: Connected to COM1. There has been no signal continuously for 60 seconds.
Caution For Main monitor, connected to COM1, value of externally input sentence is out of range that defined by sentence.
Caution For MU-190/231: Connected to COM2 (Sub Monitor).
Fan1 rotation speed is below threshold.
Caution For MU-231: Connected to
COM2 (Sub Monitor).
Fan2 rotation speed is below threshold.
Caution For MU-231: Connected to
COM2 (Sub Monitor).
Fan3 rotation speed is below threshold.
Caution For MU-190: Connected to
COM2 (Sub Monitor).
Fan4 rotation speed is below threshold.
Warning For MU-190: Connected to
COM2 LCD unit operating time exceeds 50000 hours.
For MU-231: Connected to
COM2 LCD unit operating time exceeds 50000 hours.
Warning Internal temperature exceeds threshold.
Monitor: Connected to
COM2 (Sub Monitor).
Remedy
Check the connection of video cable.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
LCD unit replacement is required. Contact FURUNO.
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
For MU-190/231: Connected to COM2 (Sub Monitor).
Fan1 rotation speed is below threshold.
For MU-190/231: Connected to COM2 (Sub Monitor).
Fan2 rotation speed is below threshold.
For MU-231: Connected to
COM2 (Sub Monitor).
Fan3 rotation speed is below threshold.
For MU-190: Connected to
COM2 (Sub Monitor).
Fan4 rotation speed is below threshold.
Please turn off monitor.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
AP-36
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
025
026
Text
024 RS485 Communication Timeout
No Signal
Sentence Syntax
Error
027 Main Monitor COM
Timeout
028 Sub Monitor
COM Timeout
030 Sensor Adapter 1
COM Timeout
031
032
033
034
Sensor Adapter 2
COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 3
COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 4
COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 5
COM Timeout
Default Meaning
Caution For MU-190/231: Connected to COM2. There has been no communication from processor unit through
RS485 for 180 seconds.
(No communication implies incomplete sentence or checksum error.)
Caution For MU-190/231: Connected to COM2. There has been no signal continuously for 60 seconds.
Caution For Sub monitor, connected to COM2, value of externally input sentence is out of range defined by sentence.
Caution Communication with MU is interrupted. 60 seconds timeout.
Caution Communication with MU is interrupted. 60 seconds timeout.
Caution Communication error with
No.1 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.1 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.2 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.2 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.3 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.3 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.4 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.4 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.5 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.5 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Remedy
Check the connection of brightness control cable.
Check the connection of video cable.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
Check the connection with the monitor.
Check the connection with the monitor.
Check the connection with
No.1 sensor adapter and network.
Check the connection with
No.2 sensor adapter and network.
Check the connection with
No.3 sensor adapter and network.
Check the connection with
No.4 sensor adapter and network.
Check the connection with
No.5 sensor adapter and network.
AP-37
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
036
037
038
Text
035 Sensor Adapter 6
COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 7
COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 8
COM Timeout
Sensor Adapter 9
COM Timeout
039 Sensor Adapter 10
COM Timeout
070
071
072
073
074
075
RCU 1 COM
Timeout
RCU 2 COM
Timeout
RCU 3 COM
Timeout
EC-3000 CPU
Temp High
EC-3000 GPU
Temp High
EC-3000 CPU
Board Temp High
Default Meaning
Caution Communication error with
No.6 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.6 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.7 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.7 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.8 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.8 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.9 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.9 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.10 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.10 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.1 remote control unit is detected. 40 seconds timeout.
Caution Communication error with
No.2 remote control unit is detected. 40 seconds timeout.
Caution Communication error with
No.3 remote control unit is detected. 40 seconds timeout.
Caution CPU temperature in processor unit exceeds threshold.
Check the connection with
No.6 sensor adapter and network.
Remedy
Check the connection with
No.7 sensor adapter and network.
Check the connection with
No.8 sensor adapter and network.
Check the connection with
No.9 sensor adapter and network.
Check the connection with
No.10 sensor adapter and network.
Check the connection with
No.1 remote control unit.
Check the connection with
No.2 remote control unit.
Check the connection with
No.3 remote control unit.
Caution CPU temperature in processor unit exceeds threshold.
Caution CPU temperature in processor unit exceeds threshold.
Turn off Processor Unit. If same error occurs after a few minutes, contact FU-
RUNO.
Turn off Processor Unit. If same error occurs after a few minutes, contact FU-
RUNO.
Turn off Processor Unit. If same error occurs after a few minutes, contact FU-
RUNO.
AP-38
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
Text
076 EC-3000 Remote 1
Temp High
077 EC-3000 Remote 2
Temp High
078
079 EC-3000 Fan1
080
082
083
084
086
087 EC-3000 CPU
088
090
EC-3000 CPU Fan
Rotation Speed
Lowering
Rotation Speed
Lowering
EC-3000 Fan2
Rotation Speed
Lowering
EC-3000 CPU
Fan No Rotation
EC-3000 CPU
Fan1 No Rotation
EC-3000 CPU
Fan2 No Rotation
EC-3000 CPU board 5V Power
Error board 3.3V Power
Error
EC-3000 CPU board 12V Power
Error
089 EC-3000 CPU board Battery
Power Error
EC-3000 CPU board Core
Power Error
Default Meaning
Caution CPU temperature in processor unit exceeds threshold.
Caution CPU temperature in processor unit exceeds threshold.
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning Rotation speed of fan in processor unit is below threshold.
Warning
Warning
Warning
Rotation speed of fan1 in processor unit is below threshold.
Rotation speed of fan2 in processor unit is below threshold.
5 V power voltage of CPU board in processor unit is out of threshold.
Warning 3.3 V power voltage of CPU board in processor unit is out of threshold.
Warning 12 V power voltage of CPU board in processor unit is out of threshold.
Caution
Caution
Rotation speed of CPU fan in processor unit is below threshold.
Rotation speed of fan1 in processor unit is below threshold.
Rotation speed of fan2 in processor unit is below threshold.
CPU board battery voltage in processor unit is out of threshold.
CPU board core voltage in processor unit is out of threshold.
Remedy
Turn off Processor Unit. If same error occurs after a few minutes, contact FU-
RUNO.
Turn off Processor Unit. If same error occurs after a few minutes, contact FU-
RUNO.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
Turn off Processor Unit. If same error occurs after a few minutes, contact FU-
RUNO.
Turn off Processor Unit. If same error occurs after a few minutes, contact FU-
RUNO.
AP-39
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
Text
094 Sensor Adapter 11
COM Timeout
095 Sensor Adapter 12
COM Timeout
096 Sensor Adapter 13
COM Timeout
097 Sensor Adapter 14
COM Timeout
098 Sensor Adapter 15
COM Timeout
099 Sensor Adapter 16
COM Timeout
150
151
Early Course
Change Indication
Actual Course
Change Indication
Default Meaning
Caution Communication error with
No.11 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.11 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.12 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.12 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.13 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.13 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.14 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.14 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.15 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.15 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Communication error with
No.16 sensor adapter is detected. 30 seconds timeout.
No.16 sensor adapter is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Warning Waypoint is soon being approached. Ship's position is less than set time of prewarning from WOL.
Default: 90 seconds
Warning Waypoint is now being approached. Alert150 is acknowledged and the ship's position is less than set time of approach alarm from
WOL.
Default: 30 seconds
Remedy
Check the connection with
No.11 sensor adapter and network.
Check the connection with
No.12 sensor adapter and network.
Check the connection with
No.13 sensor adapter and network.
Check the connection with
No.14 sensor adapter and network.
Check the connection with
No.15 sensor adapter and network.
Check the connection with
No.16 sensor adapter and network.
Be careful that WPT is approaching.
Be careful that WPT is approaching.
AP-40
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
170
171
Positioning
System Failure
Crossing Safety
Contour
Text
152 Wheel Over Line
153 Track Control Stop
154
156
158
159
172
235
Position Monitor
Sensor Failure
Course Difference
Low Speed Alarm
Off Track Alarm
Echo Sounder 1
COM Error
Default
Alarm
Meaning
Waypoint is now being approached. When alert 150 and 151 are not acknowledged, ship crosses WOL.
When alert 150 is not acknowledged, this is generated instead of alert 151. (30 seconds before WOL)
Alarm Track control is discontinued because sensors such as GYRO, GPS, LOG and
Autopilot stop input during
Track Control.
Warning When inputting position data from 2 GPS or more
GPS, there is a difference between position data from each GPS.
Alarm Sensor data related to
Track Control (GYRO,
GPS, LOG) is lost.
Warning Deviation between current heading and plan course is more than set value.
Default: 30 degrees
Alarm While carrying out TCS, ship's speed becomes less than set value.
Warning All position data has been lost for more than 30 seconds.
Alarm When check area is set, ship entered in the shallower area than check area set in Safety Contour.
Alarm Deviation is big between planning course and current heading. While monitoring route, ship position deviates
Channel Limit.
Caution Input of depth data from
No.1 echo sounder has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.1 echo sounder is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Remedy
Be careful that ship crossed
WPT.
Check the connection with sensors such as GYRO,
GPS and LOG, or connection with Autopilot.
Check an accurate position data, GPS reception status and GPS setting.
Check the connection with sensors such as GYRO,
GPS and LOG.
Make deviation between current heading and plan course smaller.
Raise speed or stop track control.
Check the connection with all GPS.
Reconfirm Safety Contour setting or change the course.
Reconfirm Channel Limit or keep own ship inside of channel limit.
Check the connection with
No.1 echo sounder and network.
AP-41
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
237
Text
236 Echo Sounder 2
COM Error
Echo Sounder 3
COM Error
255 Gyro 1 COM Error
256 Gyro 2 COM Error
257
258
Gyro 3 COM
Error
Gyro 4 COM
Error
Default Meaning
Caution Input of depth data from
No.2 echo sounder has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.2 echo sounder is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Input of depth data from
No.3 echo sounder has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.3 echo sounder is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.1 gyro has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.1 gyro is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.2 gyro has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.2 gyro is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.3 gyro has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.3 gyro is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.4 gyro has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.4 gyro is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Remedy
Check the connection with
No.2 echo sounder and network.
Check the connection with
No.3 echo sounder and network.
Check the connection with
No.1 gyro and network.
Check the connection with
No.2 gyro and network.
Check the connection with
No.3 gyro and network.
Check the connection with
No.4 gyro and network.
AP-42
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
260
272
273
274
275
Text
259 Gyro 5 COM
Error
Backup
Navigator
UTC Time Not
Available
Depth(Bow) Not
Available
Depth(Midship)
Not Available
Depth(Stern) Not
Available
Default
Caution Data from No.5 gyro has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.5 gyro is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Alarm
Meaning
When not acknowledging alerts related to WPT approach or track control stop alert during track control, alert is forwarded to BN-
WAS by this signal on 30 seconds after passing
WOL. This is not shown.
Warning Time data of all available
GPS sensor has been not available for more than 3 seconds.
Caution Depth data of all available depth sensor(Bow) has been not available for more than 3 seconds.
Caution Depth data of all available depth sensor(Midship) has been not available for more than 3 seconds.
Caution Depth data of all available depth sensor(Stern) has been not available for more than 3 seconds.
277 Wind Speed/Direction Not Available
Warning Wind speed/direction data of all available WIND sensors has been not available for more than 3 seconds.
278 STW Not Available Caution STW data of all available
SDME sensors has been not available for more than
3 seconds.
279 COG/SOG Not
Available
Warning COG/SOG data of all available GPS sensor has been not available for more than
3 seconds.
280 SDME 1 COM Error
Caution Speed data from No.1
SDME has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation) Default:
60 seconds
No.1 SDME is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Remedy
Check the connection with
No.5 gyro and network.
Acknowledge 152 Wheel
Over Line alert or 153 Track
Control Stop.
Check the connection with all GPS.
Check the connection with all echo sounders.
Check the connection with all echo sounders.
Check the connection with all echo sounders.
Check the connection with all wind sensors.
Check the connection with all SDME.
Check the connection with all GPS.
Check the connection with
No.1 SDME and network.
AP-43
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
Text
281 SDME 2 COM Error
Default Meaning
Caution Speed data from No.2
SDME has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation) Default:
60 seconds
No.2 SDME is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
282 SDME 3 COM Error
Caution Speed data from No.3
SDME has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation) Default:
60 seconds
No.3 SDME is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
284 SOG Not Available Warning There is no SOG sensor data or the SOG sentence is invalid.
285 Heading Magnetic
Not Available
Caution Heading data of all available magnetic gyro has been not available for more than 3 seconds.
290 EPFS 1 COM Error Caution Ship position data from
No.1 GPS has been discontinued for more than set time.(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.1 GPS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
291 EPFS 2 COM Error Caution Ship position data from
No.2 GPS has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.2 GPS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
292 EPFS 3 COM Error Caution Ship position data from
No.3 GPS has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.3 GPS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
293 EPFS 4 COM Error Caution Ship position data from
No.4 GPS has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.4 GPS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Remedy
Check the connection with
No.2 SDME and network.
Check the connection with
No.3 SDME and network.
Check that the sensor is powered.
Check the connection with all magnetic gyro.
Check the connection with
No.1 GPS and network.
Check the connection with
No.2 GPS and network.
Check the connection with
No.3 GPS and network.
Check the connection with
No.4 GPS and network.
AP-44
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
Text Default Meaning
294 EPFS 5 COM Error Caution Ship position data from
No.5 GPS has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.5 GPS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
295 EPFS 6 COM Error Caution Ship position data from
No.6 GPS has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.6 GPS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
296 EPFS 7 COM Error Caution Ship position data from
No.7 GPS has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.7 GPS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
297 EPFS 8 COM Error Caution Ship position data from
No.8 GPS has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.8 GPS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
298 EPFS 9 COM Error Caution Ship position data from
No.9 GPS has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.9 GPS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
299 EPFS 10 COM Error
Caution Ship position data from
No.10 GPS has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.10 GPS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
300 Rudder 1 COM Error
Caution Rudder data from No.1 rudder sensor has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.1 Rudder is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Remedy
Check the connection with
No.5 GPS and network.
Check the connection with
No.6 GPS and network.
Check the connection with
No.7 GPS and network.
Check the connection with
No.8 GPS and network.
Check the connection with
No.9 GPS and network.
Check the connection with
No.10 GPS and network.
Check the connection with
No.1 rudder sensor and network.
AP-45
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
Text
301 Rudder 2 COM Error
302 Rudder 3 COM Error
303
304
305
306
310
HCS 1 COM Error
HCS 2 COM Error
VDR COM Error
BNWAS COM Error
Other Sensor 1
COM Error
Default Meaning
Caution Rudder data from No.2 rudder sensor has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.2 Rudder is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Rudder data from No.3 rudder sensor has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.3 Rudder is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.1 HCS has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation) Default:
60 seconds
No.1 HCS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.2 HCS has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation) Default:
60 seconds
No.2 HCS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Sentence from VDR has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
VDR is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Caution Sentence from BN-
WAS has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
BNWAS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.1 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.(Set at installation) Default: 180 seconds
No.1 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Remedy
Check the connection with
No.2 rudder sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.3 rudder sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.1 HCS and network.
Check the connection with
No.2 HCS and network.
Check the connection with
VDR and network.
Check the connection with
BNWAS and network.
Check the connection with
No.1 other sensor and network.
AP-46
No.
Text
311 Other Sensor 2
COM Error
312 Other Sensor 3
COM Error
313 Other Sensor 4
COM Error
314 Other Sensor 5
COM Error
315 Other Sensor 6
COM Error
316 Other Sensor 7
COM Error
317 Other Sensor 8
COM Error
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
Default Meaning
Caution Data from No.2 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation) Default: 180 seconds
No.2 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.3 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.(Set at installation) Default: 180 seconds
No.3 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.4 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation) Default: 180 seconds
No.4 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.5 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation) Default: 180 seconds
No.5 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.6 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.(Set at installation) Default: 180 seconds
No.6 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.7 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation) Default:
180 seconds
No.7 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.8 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.(Set at installation) Default: 180 seconds
No.8 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Remedy
Check the connection with
No.2 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.3 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.4 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.5 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.6 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.7 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.8 other sensor and network.
AP-47
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
Text
318 Other Sensor 9
COM Error
319 Other Sensor 10
COM Error
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
EC-3000 Ch.01
COM Timeout
EC-3000 Ch.02
COM Timeout
EC-3000 Ch.03
COM Timeout
EC-3000 Ch.04
COM Timeout
EC-3000 Ch.05
COM Timeout
EC-3000 Ch.06
COM Timeout
EC-3000 Ch.07
COM Timeout
Default Meaning
Caution Data from No.9 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation) Default: 180 seconds
No.9 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.10 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time. (Set at installation) Default: 180 seconds
No.10 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Input from EC-3000 serial ch.1 has been discontinued for more than certain time.
(Set at installation)
Default: No timeout
Caution Input from EC-3000 serial ch.2 has been discontinued for more than certain time.
(Set at installation)
Default: No timeout
Caution Input from EC-3000 serial ch.3 has been discontinued for more than certain time.
(Set at installation)
Default: No timeout
Caution Input from EC-3000 serial ch.4 has been discontinued for more than certain time.
(Set at installation)
Default: No timeout
Caution Input from EC-3000 serial ch.5 has been discontinued for more than certain time.
(Set at installation)
Default: No timeout
Caution Input from EC-3000 serial ch.6 has been discontinued for more than certain time.
(Set at installation)
Default: No timeout
Caution Input from EC-3000 serial ch.7 has been discontinued for more than certain time.
(Set at installation)
Default: No timeout
Remedy
Check the connection with
No.9 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.10 other sensor and network.
Check the connection of
Ch.1.
Check the connection of
Ch.2.
Check the connection of
Ch.3.
Check the connection of
Ch.4.
Check the connection of
Ch.5.
Check the connection of
Ch.6.
Check the connection of
Ch.7.
AP-48
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
330
Text
327 EC-3000 Ch.08
COM Timeout
Double Gyro Status Conflict
331 Select Gyro Status
Missing
360
361
362
370
Wind Sensor 1
COM Error
Wind Sensor 2
COM Error
Wind Sensor 3
COM Error
Water Current
COM Error
Default Meaning
Caution Input from EC-3000 serial ch.8 has been discontinued for more than certain time.
(Set at installation)
Default: No timeout
Warning When connected with Double Gyro System, instrument produced by
Yokogawa Electric, two gyro has been displayed
"Selected" status for 3 seconds.
Warning When connected with Double Gyro System, instrument produced by
Yokogawa Electric, "Double
Gyro" status cannot be acquired.
Caution Data from No.1 wind sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.1 wind sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.2 wind sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.2 wind sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.3 wind sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
No.3 wind sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from water current has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
Water current sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network. Check the connection with water current and network.
Remedy
Check the connection of
Ch.8.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
Check the connection with
No.1 wind sensor.
Check the connection with
No.2 wind sensor.
Check the connection with
No.3 wind sensor.
Check the connection with water current and network.
AP-49
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
Text
371 Water Temp COM
Error
380
390
391
392
393
400
401
AIS COM Error
NAVTEX COM Error
ROT Gyro 1 COM
Error
ROT Gyro 2 COM
Error
ROT Gyro 3 COM
Error
Network Printer
Not Available
Local Printer Not
Available
Default Meaning
Caution Data from water temp. has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
Water temp sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Warning Data from AIS has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
AIS is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from NAVTEX has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
NAVTEX is turned off, or there is a problem with network
Caution Data from No.1 ROT gyro has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
Caution Data from No.2 ROT gyro has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
Caution Data from No.3 ROT gyro has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 60 seconds
Caution When executing printout, network printer is not recognized, network printer connection is interrupted, or printer error such as paper shortage, paper jam and run out of ink occurs.
Caution When executing printout, local printer is not recognized, local printer connection is interrupted, or printer error such as paper shortage, paper jam and run out of ink occurs.
Remedy
Check the connection with water temp and network.
Check the connection with
AIS and network.
Check the connection with
NAVTEX and network.
Check the connection with
No.1 ROT gyro.
Check the connection with
No.2 ROT gyro.
Check the connection with
No.3 ROT gyro.
Check that the printer is connected to network or printer errors such as paper shortage, paper jam and run out of ink does not occur.
Check that the printer is connected to network or printer errors such as paper shortage, paper jam and run out of ink does not occur.
AP-50
No.
Text
411 Other Sensor 11
COM Error
412 Other Sensor 12
COM Error
413 Other Sensor 13
COM Error
414 Other Sensor 14
COM Error
415 Other Sensor 15
COM Error
416 Other Sensor 16
COM Error
417 Other Sensor 17
COM Error
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
Default Meaning
Caution Data from No.11 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.11 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.12 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.12 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.13 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.13 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.14 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.14 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.15 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.15 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.16 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.16 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.17 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.17 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Remedy
Check the connection with
No.11 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.12 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.13 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.14 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.15 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.16 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.17 other sensor and network.
AP-51
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
Text
418 Other Sensor 18
COM Error
419 Other Sensor 19
COM Error
420 Other Sensor 20
COM Error
421 Other Sensor 21
COM Error
422 Other Sensor 22
COM Error
423 Other Sensor 23
COM Error
424 Other Sensor 24
COM Error
Default Meaning
Caution Data from No.18 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.18 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.19 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.19 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.20 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.20 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.21 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.21 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.22 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.22 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.23 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.23 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.24 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.24 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Remedy
Check the connection with
No.18 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.19 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.20 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.21 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.22 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.23 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.24 other sensor and network.
AP-52
No.
Text
425 Other Sensor 25
COM Error
426 Other Sensor 26
COM Error
427 Other Sensor 27
COM Error
428 Other Sensor 28
COM Error
429 Other Sensor 29
COM Error
430 Other Sensor 30
COM Error
450
451
Heading Sensor
Not Available
Gyro CORR.
Source Change
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
Default Meaning
Caution Data from No.25 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.25 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.26 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.26 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.27 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.27 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.28 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.28 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.29 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.29 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Caution Data from No.30 other sensor has been discontinued for more than set time.
(Set at installation)
Default: 180 seconds
No.30 other sensor is turned off, or there is a problem with network.
Warning Heading data of all available gyro has been not available for more than 2 seconds.
Caution Heading sensor used in system is changed.
-
Remedy
Check the connection with
No.25 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.26 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.27 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.28 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.29 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with
No.30 other sensor and network.
Check the connection with all gyro.
AP-53
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
453 SDME Sensor Not
469
470
472
473
Position Source
Change
Heading Source
Change
474 COG/SOG Source
Change
475 CTW/STW Source
Change
485
495
526
527
528
529 ror
TT Lost
Text
Available
WGS84 Not Used
Datum Change
Depth Limit
Anchor Watch Er-
TT CPA/TCPA
REF Target Lost
AIS New Target
Default Meaning
Warning Speed data from all available SDME has been not available for more than 3 seconds.
Warning WGS84 is not used for datum of EPSF or cannot be acquired.
Acquisition timing: Once in
60 seconds or when position sensor is changed.
Caution Current datum of EPSF is changed.
Acquisition timing: Once in
60 seconds or when position sensor is changed.
Warning Position sensor used in system (distributed by own ship's information management) is changed.
Warning Heading sensor used in system (distributed by own ship's information management) is changed.
Warning COG/SOG sensor used in system (distributed by own ship's information management) is changed.
Warning CTW/STW sensor used in system (distributed by own ship's information management) is changed.
Alarm Seabed has been less than set depth for more than 3 seconds.
Warning While anchor watch alert function is enabled, ship's position has been outside of alarm area centering certain position for more than 3 seconds.
Alarm CPA(Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA(Time to
CPA) of TT is within the set range.
Warning Target has been not detected 5 times successively.
Tracked target is lost.
Warning REF target is lost and cannot be tracked.
Warning System detected the new
AIS target.
-
-
-
-
Remedy
Check the connection with all SDME.
Check the operator's manual of GPS.
Check the operator's manual of GPS.
Be careful of risk of grounding.
Be careful of dragging anchor.
Be careful of the risk of collision with other ships.
TT is lost. Check the lost target.
REF target is lost. Check the lost target.
AIS target entered into AZ.
AP-54
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
Text
530 AIS Target Display
95%
531 AIS Target Display
100%
532
533
AIS Target Capacity 95%
AIS Target Capacity 100%
534 AIS Target Activate
95%
535 AIS Target Activate
100%
536
537
AIS CPA/TCPA
AIS Lost
Default
Warning
Caution
Warning
Caution
Warning
Meaning
Caution 95% of maximum number of target which can be displayed is used.
100% of maximum number of target which can be displayed is used.
95% of memory capacity for
AIS targets is filled.
100% of memory capacity for AIS targets is filled.
95% of capacity for active
AIS is used.
100% of capacity for active
AIS is used.
Remedy
The number of AIS target became 95% of that can be displayed. Change the display number using filter function.
The number of AIS target became 100% of that can be displayed. Change the display number using filter function.
Memory for AIS targets is filled 95%. Cancel unnecessary targets.
Memory for AIS targets is filled 100%. Cancel unnecessary targets.
The number of active AIS target became 95% of its limit. Change the unnecessary targets to sleep mode.
The number of active AIS target became 100% of its limit. Change the unnecessary targets to sleep mode.
Be careful of the risk of collision with other ships.
Alarm CPA and TCPA of AIS activating target is below the value set in menu.
Warning AIS data has not been received for certain time
(shorter time between 6 minutes and 5 report interval).
Lost target. Dangerous AIS target has not been received for certain time
(shorter time between 6 minutes and 5 report interval).
Caution AIS message is received.
-
AIS target is lost. Check the lost target.
539 AIS Message Received
541 AIS Message
Transmit Error
542 AIS Transmitting
543 No CPA/TCPA for
AIS
620 User Chart Danger
Area
Caution AIS message transmission is failed.
Caution AIS transponder is transmitting.
Warning Ship's SOG/COG data is not available, and L/L of own ship and AIS are not available. System cannot calculate CPA/TCPA for
AIS.
Warning When User Chart Danger
Area is set to Warning/Caution in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
-
Check the connection with
AIS.
Check the connection with
GPS. Check that grounding speed is available.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
AP-55
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
622
623
624
625
626
627
632
633
Areas to be Avoided
Buoy
Text
621 Traffic Separation
Zone
Restricted Area
Caution Area
628 Submarine Transit
Lane
629
630
631
634
Inshore Traffic
Zone
Offshore Production Area
Military Practice
Area
Seaplane Landing
Area
Anchorage Area
Marine Farm /
Aquaculture
PSSA Area
UKC Limit
Default Meaning
Warning When Traffic Separation
Zone is set to Warning/Caution in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning When Inshore Traffic Zone is set to Warning/Caution in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning When Restricted Area is set to Warning/Caution in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning When Caution Area is set to
Warning/Caution in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning When Offshore Production
Area is set to Warning/Caution in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning When Military Protection
Area is set to Warning/Caution in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning When Seaplane Landing
Area is set to Warning/Caution in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning When Submarine Transit
Lane is set to Warning/Caution in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning When Anchorage Area is set to Warning/Caution in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning When Marine Farm/Aquaculture is set to Warning/
Caution in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning When PSSA Area is set to
Warning/Caution in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning When Areas to be Avoided is set to Alarm in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning When Buoy is set to Alarm in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning Measured depth from echo sounder is less than set
UKC limit value.
Remedy
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful that measured depth is less than UKC limit.
AP-56
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
635 Non-official ENC
636
637
638
640
667
675
690
Text
No Vector Chart
Not Up-to-date
Permit Expired
Chart align: Over
30 min
652 Last WPT
Approach
665 Autopilot Mode
Conflict
AP Receive Error
Use MAN
Steering
TC Start Timeout
691 RM Stop - Exceed
Max XTE
692
693
RM Stop - Disconnect Sensors
RM Stop - Other
Causes
Default Meaning
Warning When No Official Data is set to Warning/Caution in chart alert, ship entered in check area.
Warning When No Vector Chart is set to Warning/Caution in chart alert, chart except vector chart is in check area.
Warning When Not Up to Date is set to Warning/Caution in chart alert, chart except vector chart is in check area.
Warning When Permit Expired is set to Warning/Caution in chart alert.
Caution Own ship position has been offset for more than 30 minutes.
Alarm
Alarm
Ship will reach last waypoint in 30 seconds.
In communication between
AP, TCS mode of ECDIS and AP are different.
Caution Communication between
AP and ECDIS is discontinued.
Warning All GPS signals are lost during track control, and track control has been continued for 10 minutes in DR.
Alarm generates every 2 minutes.
Alarm Operation to start track control in autopilot is not performed in 30 seconds after performing the operation to start track control in ECDIS.
*Currently not used because TCS start operation is caused by autopilot.
Alarm
Alarm
Route monitoring is stopped because distance from route is more than set value of Max XTE.
Error occurs inside of route monitoring function.
Alarm rection.
rection.
Remedy
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's di-
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's di-
Be careful of the object mentioned left, on ship's direction.
Reset offset.
Be careful that last waypoint is approaching.
Check the mode in autopilot.
Check the connection with autopilot.
Switch autopilot mode to manual or auto.
Perform operation to start track control again.
Start route monitoring after approaching the monitoring route.
Required data for route monitoring such as position,
SOG/COG cannot be acquired.
If the error frequently occurs, contact FURUNO and inform frequency of occurrence.
Check the connection with
GYRO, GPS and SDME.
AP-57
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
Text
728 Radar Sensor SW
Version Error
820 NAVTEX Message
Received
851 EPFS 1 Sensor
Banned
852
853
854
855
EPFS 2 Sensor
Banned
EPFS 3 Sensor
Banned
EPFS 4 Sensor
Banned
EPFS 5 Sensor
Banned
Default Meaning
Warning Software version of the antenna unit is not compatible with the processor unit.
Caution NAVTEX message is received.
Caution Own ship position data from
No.1 GPS is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Own ship position data from
No.2 GPS is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Own ship position data from
No.3 GPS is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Own ship position data from
No.4 GPS is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Own ship position data from
No.5GPS is determined abnormal by integrity check.
-
Remedy
Update the antenna unit software.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
AP-58
No.
857
858
859
Text
856 EPFS 6 Sensor
Banned
860 EPFS 10 Sensor
Banned
861
EPFS 7 Sensor
Banned
EPFS 8 Sensor
Banned
EPFS 9 Sensor
Banned
SDME 1 Sensor
Banned
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
Default Meaning
Caution Own ship position data from
No.6 GPS is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Caution Own ship position data from
No.7 GPS is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Caution Own ship position data from
No.8 GPS is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Caution Own ship position data from
No.9 GPS is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Caution Own ship position data from
No.10 GPS is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Caution Own ship speed data from
No.1 SDME is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Remedy
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
AP-59
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
Text
862 SDME 2 Sensor
Banned
863
871
872
873
874
SDME 3 Sensor
Banned
Gyro 1 Sensor
Banned
Gyro 2 Sensor
Banned
Gyro 3 Sensor
Banned
Gyro 4 Sensor
Banned
Default Meaning
Caution Own ship speed data from
No.2 SDME is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Caution Own ship speed data from
No.3 SDME is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Heading data from No.1
Gyro is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Heading data from No.2
Gyro is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Heading data from No.3
Gyro is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Heading data from No.4
Gyro is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Remedy
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
AP-60
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
881
882
883
891
Text
875 Gyro 5 Sensor
Banned
ROT Gyro 1
Sensor Banned
ROT Gyro 2
Sensor Banned
ROT Gyro 3
Sensor Banned
Water Current
Sensor Banned
900 No Filter Source of
Position
901 No Filter Source of
COG/SOG
Default Meaning
Caution Heading data from No.5
Gyro is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Caution Heading data from No.1
ROT Gyro is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Caution Heading data from No.2
ROT Gyro is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Caution Heading data from No.3
ROT Gyro is determined abnormal by integrity check.
Caution Data from water current is determined abnormal by integrity check.
*Currently not generated because integrity check is not performed for Current.
Remedy
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Reset the filter to confirm that it isn't a temporal error value. If the data is normal, it is reusable. However, if it's continually removed, there is a possibility that correct data is not received from sensor. In this case, contact FURUNO.
Check the connection with all GPS.
Warning No valid position sensor is available for filter. (Banned or connection error)
Warning No valid COG/SOG sensor is available for filter.
(Banned or connection error)
Check the connection with all GPS.
AP-61
APPENDIX 5 ALERT LIST
No.
Text
902 No Filter Source of
CTW/STW
903
904
No Filter Source of
Heading
No Filter Source of
ROT
Default Meaning
Warning No valid CTW/STW sensor is available for filter.
(Banned or connection error)
Warning No valid heading sensor is available for filter. (Banned or connection error)
Warning No valid position sensor is available for filter. (Banned or connection error)
Remedy
Check the connection with all GPS.
Check the connection with all GPS.
Check the connection with all GPS.
AP-62
FURUNO
FMD-3200/3300/3200-BB
SPECIFICATIONS OF
Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
FMD-3200/3300/3200-BB
MU-190 (FMD-3200) 19-inch color LCD, 1,280 x 1,024 pixel (SXGA)
MU-231 (FMD-3300) 23.1-inch color LCD, 1,600 x 1,200 pixel (UXGA)
HD26T21 MMD-MA4-FAGA (FMD-3300)
FMD-3200-BB
1.2 Brilliance
1.3 Viewable distance
25.54-inch color LCD, 1,920 x 1,200 pixel (WUXGA)
Commercial monitor (user supply)
MU-190: 450 cd/m 2 typical, MU-231: 400 cd/m 2 typical
HD26T21 MMD-MA4-FAGA: 350 cd/m 2 typical
1.5 Brilliance control
MU-190: 1.02 m nominal, MU-231: 1.20 m nominal
DVI-D: DVI-standard, VESA-DDC2B
RS-485, serial data control (DDC sentence)
2.1 Display mode
2.2 Chart materials
HU/NU/CU/RU (True/Relative motion)
IMO/IHO S57-3 ENC or C-MAP CM-93/3 vectorized material
BA ARCS rasterized material
2.3 Own ship’s indication Own ship’s mark/track and numeral position in lat/lon,
2.4 Target tracking (TT)
2.5 Other information speed, course and heading
Range, bearing, speed, course, CPA/TCPA
Target information from AIS
Waypoint, Route monitoring and several alarms
2.7 Position calculation
Scroll, Symbol select, Palette select, One touch activation,
Electric chart information auto-update
Navigation by result of positioning found with external sensor
Dead reckoning with gyro and log
2.8 Route planning
Highly accurate position, speed and heading from Kalman filter
Planning by rhumb line, great circle, Chart alarm, SAR composition,
Optimize
2.9 Route monitoring Off-track display, Waypoint arrival alarm, Shallow depth alarm
2.10 User chart creation
Route creation; route data may be transferred to radar
1000 points max. (200 points x 5 files)
2.11 Notes Create and display notes data; transferred to radar
2.12 AIS safety message Receive, create and transmit safety messages
View and modify own ship information stored in AIS transponder
2.13 NAVTEX message Receive and display NAVTEX messages
2.14 MOB (Man Overboard) Position and other data at time of man overboard are recorded
2.15 Manual update
MOB mark is displayed on the screen
User selects symbols
SP - 1 E4473S01J-M
FURUNO
FMD-3200/3300/3200-BB
2.16 Other functions Radar overlay, Playback log
3 INTELLIGENT HUB (OPTION)
3.1 Number of ports
3.2 Swiching method
8 ports (10/100/1000BASE-T)
Store and forward, non-blocking L2 switching
3.4 Flow Control
3.5 Ring aggregation
Full-Duplex (IEEE802.3x flow-controlled at automatic mode)
8 group max.
3.7 IGMP snooping
3.8 Operation control
IGMP v1, v2, v3
PING, SNMPv1, v2c, v3
3.9 VLAN
3.10 Multiple VLAN
3.11 Cast control
Port-base VLAN, IEEE802.1Q Tag VLAN supported,
VLAN ： 128 group
Communication between isolated ports is disabled
Broadcast, Multicast suppression
4 RADAR OVERLAY (OPTION)
4.1 Picture color
4.2 Range
4.3 Display mode
Radar picture: 256 colors
0.125 to 120 NM
Heading-up, North-up (heading data required)
Off-center, Echo trail, interference rejection, Anchor watch
5 INTERFACE
5.1 Processor unit (EC-3000)
Number of port
Serial
Alarm output
DVI output
7 ports (IEC61162-1/2: 2 ports, IEC61162-1: 5 ports)
6 ports: contact signal, load current 250 mA
(Normal close: 2, Normal open: 2, System fail: 1, Power fail: 1)
2 ports: DVI-D (DVI1/2), 1 port: DVI-D or RGB (DVI3)
USB
LAN
4 ports (3 ports for control units)
3 ports: Ethernet 1000Base-TX for network equipment, sensor
Digital input
Data sentences
Input
Output
1 port: contact signal, 100 ohm max. or 24VDC input
ABK, ACN, ALC, ALF, ALR, ARC, CUR, DBT, DPT, DTM, ETL,
GGA, GLL, GNS, HBT, HDT, HTD, MTW, MWV, NRX, OSD, PRC,
RMC, ROR, ROT, RPM, RSA, RSD, THS, TRC, TRD, TTM, VBW,
VDM, VDO, VDR, VHW, VSD, VTG, XDR, ZDA
ABM, ACK, ACN, ALC, ALF, ARC, BBM, DDC, EVE, HBT, HTC,
OSD, VBW, VDR, VSD, XTE
5.2 Sensor adapter (option)
MC-3000S (serial)
MC-3010A (analog)
8 ports: I/O, IEC61162-1/2: 4 ports, IEC61162-1: 4 ports
3 ports: Input, -10 to +10V, 0 to 10V or 4 to 20mA
MC-3020D (digital-in) 8 ports: relay contact, logics set from program
SP - 2 E4473S01J-M
FURUNO
FMD-3200/3300/3200-BB
MC-3030D (digital-out) 8 ports: relay contact, normal open and normal close available
5.3 Ethernet interface for IEC61162-450 (EC-3000)
Port (LAN2) 1000Base-TX, IPv4, 8P8C connector
Data sentences
Input
Output
ABK, ACN, ALC, ALF, ALR, ARC, CUR, DBT, DPT, DTM, ETL,
GGA, GLL, GNS, HBT, HDT, HTD, MTW, MWV, NRX, OSD, PRC,
RMC, ROR, ROT, RPM, RSA, RSD, THS, TRC, TRD, TTM, VBW,
VDM, VDO, VDR, VHW, VSD, VTG, XDR, ZDA
ABM, ACK, ACN, ALC, ALF, ARC, BBM, DDC, EVE, HBT, HTC,
OSD, VBW, VDR, VSD, XTE
IEC61162-450 transmission group
Input MISC, TGTD, SATD, NAVD, VDRD, RCOM, TIME, PROP,
USR1 to USR8
Output
Multicast address
Destination port
Arbitrary (default: TGTD)
239.192.0.1 to 239.192.0.16
60001 to 60016
Re-transmittable binary image transfer
Multicast address 239.192.0.26 to 239.192.0.30
Destination port 60026 to 60030
Other Network function excepted IEC61162-450
HTTP: *.*.*.*:80, XML-RPC: *.*.*.*:6403
Syslog: 239.192.0.254:514
5.4 Ethernet interface for IEC61162-450 (MC-3000S)
Port
Maximum data rate
100Base-TX, IPv4, 8P8C connector
800 sps
Data sentence Output: XDR
IEC61162-450 transmission group
Input MISC, TGTD, SATD, NAVD, VDRD, RCOM, TIME, PROP,
USR1 to USR8
Output
Multicast address
Arbitrary (default: MISC)
239.192.0.1 to 239.192.0.16
Destination port 60001 to 60016
Other Network function excepted IEC61162-450
HTTP: *.*.*.*:80, XML-RPC: *.*.*.*:6403
Syslog: 239.192.0.254:514
MU-190
MU-231
100-230 VAC: 0.7-0.4 A, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz
100-230 VAC: 1.0-0.6 A, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz
HD26T21 MMD-MA4-FAGA 115/230 VAC: 1.1-0.5 A, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz, 24 VDC: 5.2 A
6.2 Processor unit 100-115/220-230 VAC: 1.5-0.7 A, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz
6.3 Sensor adapter (option) 24 VDC: 1.4 A (for 11 units), Input to MC-3000S, the sources of other sensor adapters are fed from MC-3000S
SP - 3 E4473S01J-M
FURUNO
FMD-3200/3300/3200-BB
6.4 Radar connection box (option) 24 VDC: 0.6 A
6.5 HUB (HUB-3000/ HUB-100, option) 100-230 VAC: 0.1 A, 1 phase, 50-60 Hz
7.1 Ambient temperature -15°C to +55°C
7.2 Relative humidity 95% or less at 40°C
7.3 Degree of protection
Monitor unit
HUB
7.4 Vibration
IP22
IP22 (HUB-3000), IPX0 (HUB-100)
Radar connection box IP22
Others IP20 (IP22 by specified mounting method, option)
IEC 60945 Ed.4
8.1 Monitor unit N2.5 (fixed)
8.2 Processor/control unit N3.0 (fixed)
N3.0
8.4 Radar connection box N2.5
8.5 HUB
8.6 Console
N2.5 (HUB-3000), N3.0 (HUB-100)
SP - 4 E4473S01J-M
A
Abbreviations ..........................................AP-5
ACTIVE ALERT window........................ 25-10
AIO
chart cells (S57) ............................... 5-9
chart object information (S57) ........ 5-10
displaying ......................................... 5-8
information to display (S57) ........... 5-11
AIS
automatic activation of sleeping targets 14-8
CPA/TCPA alarm .................................. 14-7
deleting received and sent safety messages
filtering targets....................................... 14-6
lost target alarm .................................... 14-9
Lost target alarm filter ......................... 14-10
received and sent safety messages...... 15-3
sending safety messages...................... 15-1
showing, hiding targets ......................... 14-5
sleeping activated targets ..................... 14-9
symbols ................................................. 14-2
target data ................................ 14-11 ,
Vector length ....................................... 14-10
voyage data........................................... 14-4
Alert box ......................................... 2-12 ,
Alert list ................................................... 20-6
ALERT LIST window ............................. 25-13
Alert log ................................................... 20-8
ALERT LOG window ............................. 25-12
Alert parameters page............................... 9-8
Alerts
alert log ................................................. 20-8
buzzer silencing .................................... 20-5
buzzer stop button................................. 20-4
definition................................................ 20-1
list of...................................................... 20-9
message format .................................... 20-3
AMS
ACK sentence ....................................... 25-3
ACTIVE ALERT window...................... 25-10
alert acknowledgement ......................... 25-3
alert categories...................................... 25-2
alert definition........................................ 25-1
alert icons.............................................. 25-8
ALERT LIST window ........................... 25-13
ALERT LOG window ........................... 25-12
alert priorities......................................... 25-1
alert transfer to BNWAS........................ 25-5
buzzer, IEC 61924-2 mode ................... 25-7
category and alert acknowledgement.... 25-3
description............................................. 25-1
display priority order .............................. 25-7
mode selection ...................................... 25-9
priority change....................................... 25-6
Anchor watch .......................................... 12-7
Approved until date ................................... 5-5
ARCS charts
catalog of chart cells.............................. 3-19
chart cell grouping................................. 3-21
chart installation ...................................... 3-6
chart legend ............................................ 6-1
datum ...................................................... 6-5
deleting.................................................. 3-25
details...................................................... 6-2
export list of........................................... 3-15
install/update history.............................. 3-18
license backup ...................................... 3-16
license deletion ....................................... 3-9
license display....................................... 3-16
license installation ................................... 3-5
license installation, automatic.................. 3-6
license restoring .................................... 3-16
notes ....................................................... 6-4
permanent warnings................................ 6-5
permit status.......................................... 3-17
preferences for inset................................ 6-3
SDD......................................................... 6-4
subscriptions ........................................... 6-6
T&P notices............................................. 6-2
warnings.................................................. 6-3
Area report ............................................ 10-12
Autopilot
activating, deactivating TCS................ 26-19
route steering indications in route information
box.................................................... 26-23
steering performance and lost comm. between
autopilot and ECDIS......................... 26-33
steering performance and lost speed.. 26-32
steering performance and low speed .. 26-33
steering performance and position
discrepancy ........................... 26-33 ,
waypoint-related alerts and indications26-24
Autopilot FAP-2000
control panel.......................................... 26-2
Autopilot FAP-3000
control panel.......................................... 26-4
Autopilot operations
collision avoidance .............................. 26-29
ECDIS unit to control autopilot ............ 26-18
IN-1
INDEX
functions at ECDIS...............................26-17
messages when preconditions not met26-22
preconditions not met...........................26-21
route information box ............... 26-17 ,
26-20 route steering indications .....................26-20
steering modes, FAP-2000 ..................26-11
steering modes, PR-6000 ....................26-12
steering modes, PT-500A ....................26-14
steering performance, going ahead .....26-29
steering performance, lost heading......26-31
steering performance, turns .................26-30
turns, stopping, changing .....................26-28
Autopilot PR-6000
FU override unit......................................26-7
HCS unit.................................................26-5
override NFU controller ..........................26-8
steering control unit................................26-5
Autopilot PR-9000
heading control unit................................26-9
steering modes.....................................26-16
Autopilot PT-500A
route steering alerts .............................26-23
steering control unit..............................26-10
B
Backup navigator alarm .........................26-27
Basic setting page......................................4-3
BRILL control ..................................... 1-6
Buzzer stop button ...................................20-4
C
CCRP page............................................23-14
CCRS.......................................................18-1
Chart alerts
introduction...............................................8-1
objects used in .........................................8-3
own ship check.........................................8-4
route monitoring .......................................8-7
route planning ..........................................8-5
Chart cells
AIO (S57) .................................................5-9
catalog of................................................3-19
deleting...................................................3-22
status......................................................3-22
Chart database button .............................4-10
Chart legend
C-MAP......................................................7-3
S57 (ENC)................................................5-2
Chart scale ...............................................2-17
Chart synchronization
select units to synchronize .....................3-29
synchronization status............................3-30
Chart usage log........................................19-9
Charts
approved until date...................................5-4
IN-2
cell deleting ............................................3-22
cell editing ..............................................3-21
display date ..............................................5-4
Check area page.............................. 8-4
Check results page ....................................9-9
Circle report............................................10-13
Clearing line report.................................10-12
C-MAP charts
cartographic services ...............................7-1
catalog of chart cells ..............................3-19
chart cell grouping..................................3-21
chart cell status ......................................3-22
chart legend .............................................7-3
database deletion...................................3-14
database installation ..............................3-11
eToken registration ................................3-10
export list of............................................3-15
install/update history ..............................3-18
installing from CD ROM ...........................3-6
license installation ..................................3-12
opening ..................................................3-23
permit status...........................................3-17
subscription services................................7-2
update file, applying ..................... 3-13
update file, generating, ordering ............3-13
C-MAP DL charts
enabling..................................................3-15
update file, generating, ordering ............3-14
COG/SOG page .......................................18-4
Color differentiation test (S57 ENC charts)24-7
Consummable parts.................................24-6
Context-sensitive menus..........................2-13
Cost parameters.......................................21-3
CPA/TCPA alarm
AIS .........................................................14-7
TT...........................................................13-3
Cursor position box ..................................2-18
Customize page .......................................23-7
D
Danger targets log
conditions for logging ...........................19-11
viewing .................................................19-10
Data sentences
input ....................................................AP-17
output ..................................................AP-29
Data sharing.............................................23-6
Deep contour .............................................4-1
Depth sensor..........................................18-13
Details log ................................................19-5
Display date ...............................................5-5
Display test page .....................................23-8
Divider
activating ..............................................12-10
limitations .............................................12-11
E
EBL
bearing reference ...................................2-21
context-sensitive menu ......................... 2-22
EBL, VRM boxes..................................... 2-13
ECDIS Control Unit ................................... 1-3
ECDIS modes ......................................... 2-16
ECDIS system information ...................... 1-17
ENC charts
AIO display....................................... 5-8
approved until date.................................. 5-5
catalog of chart cells ............................. 3-19
chart cell grouping................................. 3-21
chart cell status ..................................... 3-22
chart installation ...................................... 3-3
chart legend ..................................... 5-2
chart update approval ............................. 5-4
color differentiation test ......................... 24-7
deleting.................................................. 3-25
display date ............................................. 5-5
ENC coverage indication....................... 3-26
ENC list export ...................................... 3-16
ENC permit display ............................... 3-16
export list of........................................... 3-15
install/update history ............................. 3-18
installing from medium ............................ 3-6
license backup ...................................... 3-16
license deletion ....................................... 3-9
license installation, automatic ................. 3-2
license installation, manual ..................... 3-3
license restore....................................... 3-17
manual updates..................................... 3-26
opening ................................................. 3-23
permanent warnings................................ 5-3
permit status.......................................... 3-17
presentation library.................................. 5-6
publishers notes .................................... 3-25
reconverting .......................................... 3-31
symbols used in ...................................... 5-6
F
File import page ...................................... 23-3
File maintenance page............................ 23-4
Filter status.............................................. 18-9
Forwarding distances .............................. 21-2
Full user chart report ............................. 10-10
Full WPT report ....................................... 9-24
Fuse replacement ................................... 24-2
G
General page ............................................ 4-5
H
Heading input .......................................... 1-12
I
Instant access bar ..................................... 2-6
Instant track
back to track.......................................... 11-8
button label.......................................... 11-13
INDEX
details.................................................. 11-10
messages.............................................. 11-9
monitoring ........................................... 11-10
parameters ............................................ 21-4
returning to monitored route................ 11-12
safe off track.......................................... 11-7
stopping monitoring............................. 11-11
K
Keyboard test page ................................. 23-9
L
Label report ........................................... 10-13
Line report ............................................. 10-11
Log playback ......................................... 19-12
Lost target alarm
AIS ........................................................ 14-9
TT.......................................................... 13-3
M
Mains switch.............................................. 1-2
Maintenance............................................ 24-1
Manual updates
deleting update symbols........................ 3-28
inserting new update symbols............... 3-27
modifying existing update symbols........ 3-28
Mariner page ............................................. 4-8
Menu tree ................................................AP-1
Mini conning display................................ 22-9
MOB button ............................................. 1-14
MOB position........................................... 1-14
N
Navigation data ....................................... 18-7
Navtex
O
Odometer resetting ................................. 2-30
Operator?s manual ................................. 1-17
Optimize page .................................. 9-7 ,
Other page ................................................ 4-4
Other sensors page................................. 18-4
Overlay/NAV Tools box
anchor watch......................................... 12-7
check area page.................................... 12-5
PI (parallel index) page ......................... 12-1
predictor ................................................ 12-6
ring ........................................................ 12-5
UKC....................................................... 12-8
Overlay/Nav Tools box............................ 2-12
Own ship functions box ........................... 2-10
P
Palette (color)............................................ 1-6
Palette button ............................................ 1-6
Parallel index lines
interval................................................... 12-3
IN-3
INDEX
length adjustment...................................12-4
Passage plan report.................................9-25
Permanent warning box ...........................2-12
Permanent warnings
ARCS charts ............................................6-5
ENC charts...............................................5-3
Permit status ............................................3-17
PI (parallel index) page ............................12-1
Play back log..........................................19-12
Position
alignment..............................................18-11
reference ................................................18-6
source ....................................................18-5
Position events.........................................19-2
POSN page..............................................18-3
Power key (control unit) .............................1-2
Power switch (processor unit) ....................1-2
Predictor...................................................12-6
Presentation library ....................................5-6
Presentation mode...................................2-18
Printing
cell status list..........................................3-24
chart list..................................................3-23
S57 chart object information ....................5-6
Processor unit EC-3000.............................1-1
Public key (ENC charts) .............................3-1
Publishers notes ......................................3-25
R
Radar overlay
adjusting overlay fed via RCB ................16-3
errors in ........................................ 16-7
introduction.............................................16-1
setting up................................................16-2
RCB page (radar overly setup) ................16-3
Recording
chart usage log.......................................19-9
danger targets log ................................19-10
details log ...............................................19-5
user events.............................................19-1
voyage log..............................................19-6
Reports
area ......................................................10-12
circle.....................................................10-13
clearing line ..........................................10-12
full user chart........................................10-10
Full WPT ................................................9-24
label......................................................10-13
passage plan..........................................9-25
tidal.......................................................10-11
WPT table ..............................................9-23
Ring page.................................................12-5
Route bank...............................................9-15
Route information box..............................2-11
Route page ................................................4-8
IN-4
Routes
adding waypoints at end of route ...........9-10 changing waypoint position ....................9-10
creating new.............................................9-3
deleting...................................................9-21
deleting waypoints..................................9-11
exporting FEA-2x07, csv, ASCII data.....9-21
exporting FMD-3xx0, FCR-2xx9 data.....9-20
full WPT report .......................................9-24
importing csv, ASCII data.......................9-20
importing FEA-2x07 data .......................9-19 importing FMD-3xx0, FCR-2xx9 data.....9-19
inserting waypoint ..................................9-11
monitored route sharing .......................11-14
optimizing ...............................................9-17
overview in planning.................................9-1
passage plan report ...............................9-25
route bank ..............................................9-15
SAR........................................................9-12
selecting for monitoring ..........................11-1
switching monitored to planning.............11-6
syncing .....................................................9-2
user chart information in route monitoring11-5
user chart page (route planning) ..............9-6
Waypoints page (monitoring) .................11-4
waypoints page (route planning) ..............9-5
WPT table ..............................................9-23
S
S57 charts
printing chart object information ...............5-6
Safety contour.................................... 4-1
Safety depth ...............................................4-1
SAR route ................................................9-12
Screenshots
capturing ................................................1-15
Screenshots page ..................................23-11
Self test page ...........................................23-5
Sensor information box ..............................2-9
Sensor set (system, local)..........................1-9
Sensors menu ..........................................18-2
Settings menu ..........................................1-16
accessing ...............................................23-1
CCRP ...................................................23-14
customize page ......................................23-7
file export page.......................................23-2
file import page.......................................23-3
file maintenance page ............................23-4
keyboard test page.................................23-9
screenshots page.................................23-11
self test page..........................................23-5
user default page .................................23-13
Shallow contour .........................................4-1
Ship and route parameters.......................21-1
SPD page................................................ 18-2
Speed input ............................................. 1-10
Split screen ............................................. 1-18
Standard page........................................... 4-4
Status bar.................................................. 2-4
Symbols (ECDIS) ....................................AP-9
T
T&P notices............................................... 6-2
Targets page ............................................. 4-9
Tidal report ............................................ 10-11
Time ........................................................ 1-15
Tips ......................................................... 1-18
Trackball control unit ................................. 1-5
Trackball maintenance ............................ 24-3
Tracking page ........................................... 4-7
trip meter resetting .................................. 2-30
Troubleshooting ...................................... 24-4
True motion reset .................................... 2-19
TT
lost target alarm filter............................. 13-4
showing, hiding ..................................... 13-1
target data ............................................. 13-6
vector length.......................................... 13-4
U
UKC page
setting.................................................... 12-8
UKC window.......................................... 12-9
UKC window............................................ 12-9
Undo................................................. 9-4 ,
User chart page
route monitoring .................................... 11-5
route planning ......................................... 9-6
User charts
area report........................................... 10-12
circle report ......................................... 10-13
clearing line report............................... 10-12
creating ................................................. 10-3
deleting.................................................. 10-9
full report ............................................. 10-10
importing ............................................... 10-7
information in route monitoring.............. 11-5
line report ............................................ 10-11
notes ..................................................... 10-5
object information.................................. 11-5
route monitoring .................................. 10-14
selecting objects to display ................... 10-9
syncing .................................................. 10-2
INDEX
tidal report ........................................... 10-11
User default page.................................. 23-13
User events ............................................. 19-1
User profile.............................................. 1-16
V
Vector length
AIS ...................................................... 14-10
TT.......................................................... 13-4
Voyage log .............................................. 19-7
VRM
W
Waypoints page
route monitoring .................................... 11-4
route planning ......................................... 9-5
Weather overlay
activating ............................................... 17-1
cloud coverage display.......................... 17-6
ocean current display ............................ 17-7
operability.............................................. 17-8
precipitation rate display........................ 17-6
setup ..................................................... 17-3
temperature display............................... 17-6
viewability.............................................. 17-8
waves display........................................ 17-7
Weather Overlay Control dialog box ..... 17-2
Weather Overlay dialog box.................. 17-2
weather spot information....................... 17-8
wind display........................................... 17-5
Wind sensor .......................................... 18-12
WPT table report .................. 9-23
IN-5
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Simplified user interface
High-resolution display for clear chart viewing
Dual-chart display capability
Route planning and monitoring tools
AIS target tracking and display
Radar overlay for enhanced situational awareness
USB connectivity for external data transfer
To turn on the FMD-3200-BB, simply press the power button located on the front panel of the unit.
The standby mode allows the unit to remain in a low-power state while still maintaining critical functions such as GPS tracking and alarm monitoring.
To select a color palette, press the 'Color' button on the RCU-024 control unit and use the arrow keys to navigate through the available options.
How is the size of the Look-ahead area set, which the ECDIS uses to scan ENCs for problems along the ship's course line?
Select the [Check Area] page from the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box and set the ahead time or distance and ahead width, as well as the "Around" figures, which include port, starboard, bow, and stern check distances. The reference point for this setup is the conning position (CCRP).
Where is the Safety Contour set for the route plan check, which is performed by the route planning tool?
Enter the desired safety contour, plan a route by defining waypoints, choose dangerous objects to be monitored during route monitoring on the [Alert Parameters] page in the [Route Plan] dialog box, and click the [Check Route] button to generate a list of chart alerts based on the safety contour and other parameters.
How are navigational chart objects manually added to the FURUNO ECDIS when required by information received via VHF broadcast?
Enter the user chart creation feature on the ECDIS, input the necessary objects and text, and follow the specific instructions to add different types of objects like Tide, Circle, Current, Label, Area, Line, and Text to the user chart.
How to activate the Four Shades function for ENCs on the Furuno FMD 3200?
To activate the Four Shades function for the ENCs on the Furuno FMD 3200, access the context-sensitive menu by right-clicking any VRM or EBL box. From there, you can find additional functions for EBLs and VRMs, including the option to center the origin of the EBL and VRM on the current position using the 'Centered' function.
What does it mean when an ENC is outlined in magenta in the Catalog of Chart Cells?
It indicates that the license for the chart is available, but the chart itself is not installed.
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