AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM User Manual P/N 2607 ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 +1(954) 981-3333 Fax +1 (954) 983-5087 www.acrelectronics.com Email: Info@acrelectronics.
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NAUTICAST Transponder User Manual Index 1 STARTING THE NAUTICAST.................................................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2 Initial Set Up of the NAUTICAST for operation........................................................................................................................... 4 Entering the MMSI and IMO Numbers......................................................
History of Changes Date 2002-12-04 Version 1.0 2003-03-18 1.0 2003-03-27 1.0 2003-03-31 1.0 2003-06-30 2004-06-03 1.0.1 1.0.2 2004-07-30 1.0.3 2005-07-30 1.0.4 2005-11-21 2006-05-23 2006-11-06 1.0.5 1.0.6 1.0.7 User Manual Rev. Status A Released B Released C D Comments Latest release amendments Updated EC-Conformity Document inserted. B553 picture update New front cover.
1 Starting the NAUTICAST 1.1 Initial Set Up of the NAUTICAST for operation ATTENTION: IMO REGULATIONS MANADATE THAT YOU ENTER THIS INFORMATION. After installing the antennas and hardware the following User, Voyage related and Ship Settings data needs to be entered. Upon Start-up (Applying power) enter the following information. a) Enter MMSI Number - See paragraph 1.2 on entering information. During the initial boot or after “factory settings” the user is asked to enter a valid MMSI number.
1.2 Entering the MMSI and IMO Numbers Select from the Main Menu “Service Configuration” Number 6. Menu is SERVICE password protected with default password “NAUT”. Enter Service Password and use the up and down arrows on keypad to select “Change MMSI / IMO” than press M5 “Select” or “by pressing number 3 on the keypad. Input your MMSI and IMO number and press Save to store data. Unit will reboot itself after pressing Save. Continue to 4.2 after reboot, if no IMO number is available use the value 0 (Zero).
N 1o21' E 0o14' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.10nm ********** Change MMSI / IMO *********** MMSI :1193046 IMO No.:303174162 ---------------------------------------NUM| Save | | | Back User Manual 6 Y1-03-0203 Rev.
1.3 Entering Ship Settings Select from the Main Menu “Ship Settings” Menu is USER password protected with default password “NAUT”. Enter Password and use the up and down arrows to edit Ship Settings then press Enter or the numeric reference on the keypad to select and edit. Save after editing. Main Menu Example: N 1o23' E 0o16' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------| Menu -----| | | +- 1. Messages View | +- 2. AIS Status | +- 3. Voyage Settings -----| +- 4. Ship Settings | +- 5.
Setting the Internal and External GPS Antenna Position. Note: It is critical for the proper orientation of your ship to other AIS users to enter this data accurately. Example: Length of ship = 220m and Beam = 43m. GPS ANTENNA location on ship (is x in above Menu example) is located 200 meters from bow (A) and 33 Meters from Starboard side (D). Note: You can only enter Dimension A and D. B and C are automatically calculated. You would enter A200D33 (without spaces, no decimals and no commas).
Password inquiry Example: The password query field appears. Input password and press M5 [Enter]. N 1o31' E 0o24' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ---------------------------------------++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ User password protected! Please enter user password: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ---------------------------------------| Enter | | | Exit Scroll to the Voyage Setting Fields with up and down arrows and input your vessel data.
1.5 Service and User Passwords The Transponder system is equipped with two levels of Password Protection, User and Service Password. 1) The User Password, which is the lower security level, allows access to all menus except Menu 6: Service Configuration which is protected by the Service Password. 2) The Service Password is required in order to enter the Service Configuration Menu.
Service Menu Example: N 1o21' E 0o14' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------| 6. Service Configuration -----| | | +- 1. Change Service Password View | +- 2. User Password Settings | +- 3. Change MMSI / IMO -----| +- 4. Restore Factory Settings | Msg. | | -----| | Displ| ---------------------------------------NUM| Select->| | |<-Back Service Password Menu Example: N 1o25' E 0o18' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
N 1o21' E 0o14' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------| 6. Service Configuration -----| | | +- 1. Change Service Password View | +- 2. User Password Settings | +- 3. Change MMSI / IMO -----| +- 4. Restore Factory Settings | Msg. | | -----| | Displ| ---------------------------------------NUM| Select->| | |<-Back Select Submenu 1 “Change User Password” with cursor button [Up] & [Down] or by pressing Nr. 1 on the keyboard. N 1o21' E 0o14' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.
2 NAUTICAST User Interface Display Safety Keys Soft Keys [M1] – [M8] Navigation Screen Header (max. 3 lines) _________________ Navigation Screen or MENU Structure (Content 13 lines) Keyboard 2.1 User Manual Enter Key 13 Curser Cross Y1-03-0203 Rev.
NAUTICAST Keyboard The NAUTICAST is fitted with a full alphanumeric keyboard, with the following functions: By pressing any key on the keyboard the letters are addressed. Number symbols and special characters are addressed by holding down the shift [×] key and simultaneously pressing the chosen key. The characters ($; %; &; /; (; ); <; and pressing the chosen key. 2.
2.4 Explanation of the Soft Keys The Soft Keys are divided into vertical static keys [M1-M4] and horizontal dynamic keys [M5-M8], which differ in function according to the current application. Soft Key Definition filter option on AIS targets in graphical view • FA (hides received Class A targets) • FB (hides received Class B targets) [M1] Display Modes [M2] This Soft Key allows toggling between the different Display Modes. Safety Message [M3]: This Soft Key allows direct Message Writing.
3 NAUTICAST Screens The advanced version of the NAUTICAST offers three display modes: Navigation Screen - Standard screen, automatically visible Menu Structure - Visible after pressing the [Menu] Soft Key Graphical User Interface - The Graphical User Interface is visible after pressing the [M2] Soft Key (new mode) 3.1 Navigation Screen This screen provides the user with Navigation Data from their own vessel and lists all other vessels within receiving range.
3.1.1 Own Vessel Data LAT:N LON:E 1°27.845'ExtSOG:34.6kn 0°21.289'ExtCOG:173.0° 05/26/06 10:52:26 LAT: Latitude LON: Longitude Date: The actual UTC - date (MM.DD.YY) and time (hh.mm.ss) are displayed on the top right hand corner of this view. IntGPS: 3D IntGPS A/ ExtHDT:222° Reg6 Indicates normal or differential mode of GPS position. 2D or 3D: Indicates the precision of the GPS result. Indicates the used position source: intGPS.
3.1.2 Other Vessel Data 001/021..SHIPNAME....RNG.BRG..SOG..COG.. 001/021 (E.g: Vessel 01 of 021) current or selected Vessel/ Total number of Vessels (max. 256 Vessels) ShipName: Name of the Ship and AIS – Type: Cl-A: SOLAS Class-A Ship Cl-B: Leisure Craft Base: Base station SAR : Search and Rescue Aircraft RNG Vessel Range Note: The vessel closest to own ship, or where position data is unknown (N/A), is listed first.
3.1.4 Other Vessel Details This screen shows the Dynamic, Voyage and Vessel Related Data, which is currently being transmitted by a previously selected vessel. N 1o21' E 0o14' |1>0,10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm Time 2:07 -----------------POS:001/021 LAT : S 74o 50.231' LON :W o 9o 34.192' ROT :-0.2 /min l Heading :77o IMO No. :90733283 MMSI:5004 ShipName:DOREEN CS:DORET6W ShipType:Passenger ship Length :310m Beam:73m RefPoint:A190 B120 C10 D>=63m Cargo :N/A or harmless Draught :3.3m Dest.
Length and Beam of the selected vessel: Length:310m Beam:73m Reference Point (in meters): This information indicates the Reference Point of the used GPS Antenna onboard the vessel. RefPoint:A190 B120 C10 D<63m A: 190m B: 120m C: D: 10m <63m (means more than 63m in the case of a very large vessel) Vessels Cargo: Indicates the type of cargo on board. N/A or harmless Further Vessel Details: Draught : 3.
3.2 Menu Structure To call up the Main Menu, press the [Menu] button once, and all Submenus are displayed. The cursor position indicates the selected submenu. Menu navigation is achieved by pressing the [Up] or [Down] keys to select, and then by pressing [Enter] to confirm the desired Submenu selection. To escape from any Submenu and returning to the Navigation Screen, press the [M2] button at any time. The own vessel’s current Navigation Information is continuously displayed on the first line.
3.4 Sub-Menus Overview 3.4.1 Messages N 1o19' E 0o12' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm | 1. Messages -----| | | +- 1. Write Addressed SRM View | +- 2. Write Broadcast SRM | +- 3. Lock Request | +- 4. Inbox History -----| +- 5. Inbox SRM | +- 6. Inbox LRI Msg. | +- 7. Inbox Lock Reply | +- 8. Interrogate IFM -----| | Displ| ---------------------------------------NUM|Select->| | | <-Back 3.4.2 AIS Status N 1o18' E 0o12' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.10nm |---------------------------------| 2. AIS Status -----| | | +- 1.
3.4.3 Voyage Settings – (User Password Protected) N 1o20' E 0o14' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm *********** Voyage Settings ************ Cargo : Draught :24.8m PoB :1 Dest. :CASABLANCA ETA :10/13 12:31 NavStat.: Engaged in fishing ---------------------------------------| Save | | | Back 3.4.4 Ship Settings – (User Password Protected) N 1o20' E 0o14' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
3.4.5 Configuration – (User Password Protected) N 1o21' E 0o14' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------| 5. Transponder Configuration -----| | | +- 1. Change User Password View | +- 2. Region Settings | +- 3. Alarm Settings -----| +- 4. Interrogation Settings | +- 5. Sensor Settings Msg. | +- 6. GPS Settings | -----| | Displ| ---------------------------------------NUM| Select->| | | <-Back 3.4.6 Service Configuration – (Service Password Protected) N 1o21' E 0o14' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
3.4.7 Display Settings N 1o21' E 0o15' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm *********** Display Settings *********** Mode | +-[*] Day Min Max | +---- Brightness:<9> [*********] | +---- Contrast : 6 [****** ] | | +-[ ] Night Min Max +---- Brightness: 3 [*** ] +---- Contrast : 2 [** ] ---------------------------------------NUM|DayNight| | | Back 3.4.8 Graphical Display Settings N 1o46' E 0o39' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------| 8 Graphical Display Settings -----| | | +- 1.
3.5 Sub-Menus Detailed 3.5.1 Messages N 1o26' E 0o19' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------| 1. Messages -----| | | +- 1. Write Addressed SRM View | +- 2. Write Broadcast SRM | +- 3. Inbox History -----| +- 4. Inbox SRM | +- 5. Inbox ALR (valid only) Msg. | +- 6.
Message Storage Capacity: The Inbox History has the capacity to store a total of 60 messages. The older messages are automatically deleted, when the respective Inbox has reached its maximum storage capacity. Message Type: Addressed or Broadcast Messages (SRM): Alarms (ALR): Long Range Interrogation (LRI): Maximum Storage Capacity: Latest 30 Messages stored Latest 20 stored Latest 10 stored a) Writing an Addressed Message To write a Safety Related Message first select an addressee from the Vessel Listing.
b) Using the NAUTICAST Message Editor After selecting a vessel, the Message Editor is automatically displayed. Messages containing a maximum of 156 characters are allowed. Longer texts require a second message. After text input completion, transmission to the selected addressee is facilitated by pressing the [Send] button. The [
c) Confirmation of Sent Addressed Message The confirmation screen shows the successful message transmission and indicates which channels (AIS1 or AIS2) were used. Successful Message Transmission on Channel AIS1: LAT:N 1oo18.963'ExtSOG:34.6kn 05/21/2006 09:11:08 LON:E 0 12.408'ExtCOG:173.
It is possible, that the recipient’s Transponder could not receive the message at all, and in this case the following screen is displayed. It is then recommended to resend the message. Unsuccessful Message Confirmation (no acknowledgement) N 1o19' E 0o12' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ---------------------------------------++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Transmission Status [ ] AIS1: [-] AIS2: Sent, but no acknowledgement ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ User Manual 30 Y1-03-0203 Rev.
d) Writing a Broadcast Message Upon selection of Write Broadcast SRM in the Message Menu, the Message Editor appears. Messages containing a maximum of 161 characters are allowed. Longer texts require a second message. When the text input has been completed, transmission to all vessels within receiving range is possible by pressing the [Send] button. The [] buttons.
e) Confirmation of Broadcast Sent Message This Confirmation Screen shows that the message was successfully transmitted on the Broadcast Setting. By pressing [Back] the user automatically returns to the Message Editor for further Messaging. The [SendTo] returns the user to the Vessel Listing, with the option of further Message Writing to individual vessels. N 1o19' E 0o13' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
f) Long Range Interrogation Mobile, and shore-based stations have the ability to interrogate vessels and make requests for information over the “Long Range Interface”. The interrogated vessel can either reply in automatic, or in manual mode. The interrogation request is displayed in both modes. The arrival of a Long Range Interrogation Request is indicated by: 1L on the top right hand corner of the Navigation Screen. The LRI automatically arrives in the Message Inbox LRI and can be handled from there.
An LRI has arrived; The NAUTICAST Settings are configured to Automatic Mode: N 1o20' E 0o13' |1>0.10|2>1.
An LRI has arrived; the NAUTICAST Settings are configured to Manual Mode: The LRI therefore needs to be manually handled (accepted or rejected) N 1o20' E 0o14' ||1>0.10|2>1.
g) Inbox History The Inbox History provides a means to reading incoming messages and alarms. The messages are listed in chronological sequence. The message type (SRM, ALR or LRI), Status, Time, Message Text Preview and MMSI Number of sender are shown in this overview screen. To select a message navigate with the cursor [Up] or [Down] – the selected message text is displayed in the text field. The [Back] button takes the user to Messages Menu. N 1o19' E 0o13'|1>0.10|2>1.
Inbox History: Message and Alarm Types and Status Definition: N 1o19' E 0o13' |1>0.10|2>1.
ASRM – Reading Incoming Addressed Safety Related Messages: N 1o26' E 0o20' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ************** Inbox SRM *************** ASRM*17:39 CAPTAIN IS LOST 5004 ASRM 16:26 ROUGH SEA! 5022 17:39 11/26 ------------------ POS:01/02 AddressedSRM 5004 Text:CAPTAIN IS LOST Channel:AIS1 ACK ---------------------------------------| | Reply | | Back User Manual ASRM: Information Time 17:39 Date 11/26 (mm.
ALR – Reading Incoming Alarms: N 1o27' E 0o21' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ************** Inbox ALR *************** ALR! 17:36 no valid COG information 30 17:36 11/26 ------------------ POS:01/01 [!] ALARM ID:30 no valid COG information ACK ---------------------------------------| | | | Back User Manual ALR: Information Time 17:36 Date 11/26 (mm.dd) POS 01/1 Message Type ALARM Alarm ID 30 Status [!] Valid alarm, requiring action 39 Y1-03-0203 Rev.
3.5.2 AIS Status The AIS Status Menu provides a variety of information concerning own vessel settings, as well as the current AIS status of the other vessels, which are displayed in the Vessel Listing. Version Info provides details of the actual software release currently installed. Security Log traces the downtimes of the Transponder, to ensure those periods of down time when the transponder is out of order or lacking electricity can be traced. N 1o19' E 0o12' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.
a) State / Conditions This screen provides a means to viewing the current AIS status of all vessels within receiving range. The information reported is own vessel’s last AIS contact with the other vessel in the listing (Time), the Transponder mode (Mod.), the synchronization status (Syn.) and the total number of vessels being received by each vessel in the listing (RXVe). The vessel’s (MMSI) number is also shown on the right hand side of the screen. N 1o22' E 0o15' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
b) Own Ship Data This screen shows own Ship, and Voyage Data, which was previously input in Menu 3: Ship Settings and Menu 4: Voyage Settings. N 1o26' E 0o19' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm Time 0:08 -----------------------------LAT :N 1o18.901'LON :E 0oo12.345' Heading :222o ROT :+5.4 /min r IMO No. :9100254 MMSI:257530700 ShipName:MYLADY CS:D11233 ShipType:Pilot vessel Length :220m Beam:43m RefPoint:A190 B30 C20 D23m Cargo :N/A or harmless Draught :24.8m Dest. :CASABLANCA ETA :10/13 12:31 NavStat.
Vessels Cargo: Indicates the type of cargo on board N/A or harmless Further Vessel Details: Draught : 3.3m Dest : HAWAII ETA : 10/15 12:31 NavSt : Moored Information on the vessel’s Equipment Position Finding Device: EPFDType: GPS Position Accuracy and Data Terminal Equipment (DTE): PosAcc :High <10m DTE :Available The accuracy of the position is higher than 10 m (= High <10m), the opposite would be less than 10m (= Low >10m).
c) Version Info This Screen shows the actual Software Release which is being run on the NAUTICAST. N 1o22' E 0o16' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ************* Version Info ************* ## # # #### # # # # # ### # # # ## # # # ### ### # # # # ### # # ### # # # # ## # # #### # # # # # # ### ## # # ##### ## # ## # # # ### # Hardware: AIS Transponder Class A Software: V2.0.S105.U719R4 SW Stamp: Jul 19 2006 11:04:00 Modem HW: Issue J Modem SW: 01010.
3.5.3 Voyage Settings (User Password Protected) Note: The default User Password is set at “NAUT” It is strongly recommended to change it immediately after commencing initial transponder operation! Before entering Voyage Related Data for initial NAUTICAST operation, it is advised to configure the User Password in: Menu 5: Configuration Submenu 1: Change User Password N 1o31' E 0o24' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
Voyage Settings Entries After a new User Password has been set, Voyage Settings may be input. A selection is made with the cursor buttons [Up] or [Down] to reach the individual input fields. The categories “Cargo” and “NavStat” are equipped with default settings, which can be selected by pressing the [Left] or [Right] buttons. Note: ETA is input in the following format: MMDDHHMM The Cargo Categories are defined by the IMO (ITU-R M.
Data Input Modes Voyage Setting Description Input Modus Cargo Cargo Category Default Setting N/A or harmless DG, HS or MP (category A) DG, HS or MP (category B) DG, HS or MP (category C) DG, HS or MP (category D) Draught Maximum present static draught Manual input PoB Number of persons on board Manual input Dest Destination Manual input ETA Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) Manual input Navigational Status Default Setting Under way using engine, At anchor, Not under
3.5.4 Ship Settings (User Password Protected) After a new User Password has been set, the Ship Settings may be input. The Ship Settings are usually only set once, upon NAUTICAST initial operation. A selection is made with the cursor buttons [Up] or [Down] for input field selection. The category “ShipType” is equipped with default settings, which can be selected by pressing the [Left] or [Right] buttons.
Input Modes for Ship Settings Ships Setting Description Input Modus Call Sign Ships Call Sign Manual input Ship Name Ships Name Manual input Length Length of ship Manual input Beam Ship’s Beam Manual input RefPntExt: Position reference points for external positioning device (GPS antenna) Manual input RefPntInt: Position reference points for GPS antenna Manual input Ship Type Ship Type according to IMO Regulations: Default Setting N/A or no ship WIG Vessel Vessel-Fishing Ve
After the Ship Settings have been input and saved, this screen appears. [Exit] takes the user back to the Main Menu. N 1o30' E 0o24' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ---------------------------------------- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Data saved.
Also, the electronic chart display in use should be programmed to consider the antenna reference points. Traffic images are represented in true distances only when all displayed targets, including own vessel, are working with AIS position information, which considers Antenna reference points.
3.5.5 Transponder Configuration (User Password Protected) The Configuration Menu allows the user to alter the hardware-based parameters. User Password Configuration is also undertaken here. Accessing the Configuration Settings: The Configuration Menu is User Password protected. Note: The default User Password is set at “NAUT” It is strongly recommended to change it immediately after commencing initial NAUTICAST operation! N 1o33' E 0o26' |1>01.10|2>1.30| * 1A1L |---------------------------------| 5.
Accessing the Configuration Menu with the default User Password “NAUT” N 1o18' E 0o12' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
a) Change User Password (for initial NAUTICAST Operation) It is strongly recommended to change the default User Password upon initial NAUTICAST operation. The new User Password can be between 4 - 8 characters in length, and is not case sensitive. N 1o19' E 0o12' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------| 5. Configuration -----| | | +- 1. Change User Password View | +- 2. Region Settings | +- 3. Alarm Settings -----| +- 4. Interrogation Settings | +- 5. Sensor Settings Msg.
This screen appears if the new User Passwords are mismatched - i.e. the New User Password and the Repeated New User Password are not identical. In this case, it is possible to re-input both the New and Repeated User Passwords again. [Exit] takes the user back to the User Password Input Screen. N 1o19' E 0o13' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
b) Region Settings A Region is a defined area, with specific VHF parameters, which are sent out by Vessel Traffic Service Stations (VTS), and received via Digital Selective Calling (DSC) or AIS. The screen shows a list of Regions, and their input sources. When the vessel enters into one of the pre-defined Regions, the NAUTICAST automatically switches to the relevant Region Setting. If a Region Number is vacant, then the relevant Region Name Slot is currently unoccupied.
Creating a New Region Parameters for setting up a new Region can be entered and saved here. N 1o19' E 0o12' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ********** Create New Region *********** +----------1 NE LAT(1):N 0oo 0.0000' NE LON(1):E 0o 0.0000' | +------+ | | | | | SW LAT(2):N 0o 0.0000' >|3|< | | SW LON(2):E 0 0.
c) Alarm Settings This screen allows the user to enable or disable the generation and display of Alarms. Alarms are displayed in the Alarm Inbox (see Menu 5: Transponder Configuration, Submenu 3: Alarm Settings) and on the ECDIS screen. Note: It is highly recommended to enable the Alarm Function. N 1o19' E 0o12' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ************ Alarm Settings ************ on/off Alarm generation: [*]/[ ] Note: This setting also affects output on ECDIS port.
d) Interrogation Settings This screen allows settings for modes of response to Long Range Interrogation Requests (LRI). It is possible to set the AIS station to respond automatically or manually to LR Interrogations, and determine which vessel data may be interrogated. It is further possible to reply to incoming LRI’s. Long Range Interrogation Settings: N 1o19' E 0o13' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
Replying to a Long Range Interrogation Request: The arrival of an LRI is shown in the Navigation Screen (top right hand corner: * 1L) The detailed LRI is automatically stored in Menu 1:Messages, Submenu: 6 Inbox LRI, where the request can be read and replied to. LAT:N 1oo20.261'ExtSOG:34.6kn * 1L o 13:37:34 LON:E 0 13.705'IntCOG:173.0 IntGPS: 3D ExtHDT:222o Reg6 /B 001/021..ShipName....RNG.BRG..SOG..COG.. 1>DOREEN-----------> N/A 120 22.2 301.5 2>FINE EAGLE------->0.00 N/A 13.1 359.9 3>SYLVAEPSILON----->0.
Sensor Settings The screen provides the means to switch the sensor speeds. It allows the user to change sensor interfaces from IEC61162-1 to IEC61162-2 settings. The data input fields are fitted with default values. The [Up], [Down] buttons are used for menu navigation, the [Left] or [Right] buttons for default data input. Sensor Software Configuration This is new in software version 2.0.1.x. The NAUTICAST offers the following configuration options: • • • • • • Set up data speed 4800/9600/38400 baud.
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GPS Settings The screen provides the means to switch the position pinning function of the internal GPS receiver on and off. For vessels operating with SOG < 0,3 knots it is recommended to switch position pinning off. Otherwise the internal GPS receiver may deliver wrong position information. The data input field is fitted with the recommended default value (). The M6 button is used for toggling between the two modes of position pinning; the M5 button is used for saving the settings.
3.5.6 Service Configuration (Service Password Protected) The Service Configuration Menu allows initial configuration of the Service Password, Password Settings (on/off), MMSI/IMO Numbers and the option of resetting the NAUTICAST to Factory Settings. The Service Password is required in order to enter the Service Configuration Menu.
After entering the Default Service Password “NAUT”, in the password query, the Service Configuration Menu may be accessed. In this menu it is possible to configure both the Service Password and the User Password Settings, as well as input the MMSI/IMO Numbers and reset the to Factory Settings. N 1o24' E 0o17' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
N 1o27' E 0o20' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ******* Change Service Password ******** Enter new password :**** Repeat new password:**** {Length: 4..8 characters} ---------------------------------------| Save | | | Back Dynamic Keys: Change Service Password [M5] [Save] Save New Service Password [M8] [Back] Return to Submenu Service Configuration b) User Password Settings N 1o24' E 0o18' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------| 6-2. User Password Settings -----| | | +- 1.
N 1o19' E 0o12' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ****** Change Password Protection ****** on/off User password protection: [*]/[ ] Note: It is highly recommended that you enable user password protection.
c) Changing the MMSI / IMO Numbers This screen provides a means to change the MMSI and IMO Numbers; the input fields are limited to a maximum of 9 characters. N 1o19' E 0o13' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ********** Change MMSI / IMO *********** MMSI :1193046 IMO No.
d) Restore Factory Settings Warning: By acknowledging the return to Factory Settings Command, all previous Settings, both the User and Service Passwords and all manually input data are automatically deleted! N 1o20' E 0o13' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ******* Restore Factory Settings ******* Really overwrite all settings? Note: This also affects both passwords.
3.5.7 Display Settings It is possible to choose from Daylight and Nightlight Display Settings; it is further possible to adjust the Brightness and Contrast Settings for both Display Settings. The maximum setting for Brightness and Contrast is <9>, the minimum setting is <0>. It is possible to automatically switch the Display Settings on the NAUTICAST to Day or Night Settings from any Menu Screen by pressing the [M4] [Displ] button. N 1o20' E 0o14' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
3.6 Graphical User Interface (GUI) The advanced version of the NAUTICAST is fitted with the new Graphical User Interface. The intention of this interface is to enable the operator to visualize any AIS traffic, which is traveling around the own position. Fast and direct access to AIS data is supported by display of a list containing vessel information, which can be reached directly from the Navigation Screen and viewed in two views (radar and fairway orientations).
3.6.1 Switching between the Views Navigation Screen LAT:N 1oo27.845'ExtSOG:34.6kn 05/26/2006 o 10:52:26 LON:E 0 21.289'IntCOG:173.0 IntGPS: 3D ExtHDT:222o Reg6 A/ 001/021..ShipName....RNG.BRG..SOG..COG.. 1>DOREEN-----------> N/A 120 22.2 301.5 2>FINE EAGLE------->0.00 N/A 13.1 359.9 3>SYLVAEPSILON----->0.10 23 32.1 203.2 4>ESSOTOKYO-------->0.43 99 10.0 120.3 5>OLYMPIAHIGHWAY FE>0.59 342 21.2 50.0 6>SANEI------------>0.80 272 32.1 270.1 7>KATOO------------>1.00 321 21.2 200.8 8>OLYMPIA PALACE--->1.
3.6.2 The Radar View This screen provides the user with a commonly used way of representing ship objects on an electronic device. The Radar View is northern orientated, as indicated by the compass on the very right top of the screen. Other AIS targets Own ship position Distance rings around the own position The Elements of the Radar View: Own Ship: A symbol for the own ship is displayed in the middle of the screen.
Dynamic Keys: Radar View [M1] Set filter option on AIS Targets [M2] Switch between the views [M3] Show alarm window [M5] Acknowledge alarms or safety related messages (SRM) [M7] Acknowledge SRM and reply [Menu] Selects the Main Menu [Up] / [Down] / Activate the minimized radar view [Left] / [Right] [FN] + Change the zoom level [Up] / [Down] [Shift]+ Scroll the view (only available in radar view) [Up] / [Down] / Zoom Levels To adjust the Radar View following zoom levels are implemented (default is zoom leve
Scrolling Since the outer distance ring does not completely fit into the (rectangle) display, it is possible to scroll the view from North or South. The maximum scrolling distance is limited to the radius of the outer distance ring in the current zoom level. The view can be scrolled by 2 steps in each direction. The view can be scrolled by pressing [Shift] + [Up] to scroll towards North and [Shift] + [Down] to scroll towards South This screen shows a 1 step scrolling in a northern direction.
The Minimized Radar View The minimized radar view shows a split screen. On the left hand side a Ship List is displayed, on the right hand side a minimized view of the Radar View is visible. This view will be displayed, if one of the cursor keys is pressed. The difference between the minimized, and the large view options are that the minimized view shows the maximum in both North and South direction, since scrolling is NOT possible.
Ship Details If a target is selected by pressing [Enter], whether in the Ship List or directly in the graphical view, the corresponding ship details are displayed instead of the minimized view. Pressing [Up] or [Down] scrolls the ship detail list by line, [Left] or [Right] by page. [M8] returns to the minimized view. User Manual 77 Y1-03-0203 Rev.
3.6.3 The Fairway View The Fairway View shows the course over ground (COG) orientated view of the Information screen data. Compass Fairway Lines AIS Targets Own Ship Horizontal Lines The Elements in the Fairway View: Compass: Shows the current COG. Fairway Lines: The Fairway Lines are border lines of a virtual fairway oriented on the actual course over ground. AIS-Targets: Other AIS targets received via VHF are displayed, if their distance is within the range of the current zoom level.
Dynamic Keys: Fairway View [M1] Set filter option on AIS targets [M2] Switch between the views [M3] Show alarm windows [M5] Acknowledge alarms or safety related messages (SRM) [M7] Acknowledge SRM and reply [Menu] Select the Main Menu [Up] / [Down] / Activate the minimized radar view [Left] / [Right] [FN] + Change the zoom level [Up] / [Down] Zooming The following zoom levels are implemented for adjusting the Fairway View (default is zoom level 4): Radius Outer Ring [nm] Middle Ring [nm] Inner Ring [nm]
The Minimized Fairway View The minimized Fairway View shows a split screen. On the left hand side a Ship List is displayed and on the right hand side a minimized Fairway View is seen. This view is displayed, if one of the cursor keys is pressed.
Ship Details If a target is selected, whether in the Ship List or directly in the graphical view, the corresponding ship details are displayed instead of the minimized view. Pressing [Up] or [Down] scrolls the ship detail list by line, [Left] or [Right] by page. [M8] returns to the minimized view. 3.6.4 Message and Alarm Handling Alarms If an alarm occurs, the symbol to the right of the [M3] button becomes visible. M3 Alarm Icon Pressing the [M3] button shows the details of the selected alert.
Pressing [M5] leads to alarm acknowledgement and the closure of the window as well as the alarm icon disappearing. An alarm could occur at every time so the alarm icon can be seen in every view (in the big views as well as minimized views and ship details list). Alarms can be set to be displayed or Æ Refer to chapter 3.6.5 Configuration of the Graphical Display for details Safety Related Messages If a SRM is received, it is displayed immediately.
3.6.5 Configuration of the Graphical Display General The configuration of the Graphical Display could be accessed over the entry point 8 of the Main Menu. N 1o46' E 0o39' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------| Menu -----| | | +- 1. Messages View | +- 2. AIS Status | +- 3. Voyage Settings -----| +- 4. Ship Settings | +- 5. Transponder Configuration Msg. | +- 6. Service Configuration | +- 7.
Inside the Graphical Display Setting you can choose out of 4 different Sub-Menus. N 1o46' E 0o39' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------| 8 Graphical Display Settings -----| | | +- 1. Fairway View Scale View | +- 2. Fairway View Symbols | +- 3. Radar View Symbols -----| +- 4. Other graphical Settings | Msg.
Fairway View Scale N53°31 E10° 1 |1>0.69|2>0.77|3>1.08nm *********** Fairwayview Scale ********** Angle(A): 178° Dim(B):50% Dim(C):100% Dim(D):20% \ - A - / +- B -+ + + / \ \ . / / \ / \ / \ | | + - - C - - +| | | .
NOTE: The Fairway View is a “non linear View”. The following drawing illustrates the parameters from the Fairway View Scale Menu and additionally presents the transformation process from the Radar View to the Fairway View. 260° 325.0° 30° DIM(B) 15 nm 10 nm f1 f2 Horizontal li f '2 5 nm Dim(D) Zero-line DIM(C) S3 S2 S1 325° N 0° COG 280° s 260° 30° Angle(A) 5 10 15 nm 235° 55° S6 S4 180° 100° S5 145° User Manual 86 Y1-03-0203 Rev.
Fairway View Symbols N53°31 E10° 1 |1>0.69|2>0.77|3>1.08nm *********** Fairwayview Symbols ******** Fairwayview Symbols Own Ship : Other Targets: 3D Minimized Fairwayview Symbols Own Ship : Solid Other Targets: Reduced(3x3) ---------------------------------------NUM| Save | | | Back Dynamic Keys: Fairway View Symb ols [M5] User Manual [Save] Save the settings 87 [M8] Return to [Back] Graphical Display Menu Y1-03-0203 Rev.
The symbols for the own ship and for other targets could be selected individually. Following symbols are available: Parameter Standard Symbol Standard + Vectors Standard Solid Standard Solid + Vectors Solid Reduced (3x3) 3D Samples: Note: other Symbols (i.e.: for a Base Station) are fixed User Manual 88 Y1-03-0203 Rev.
Radar View Symbols N53°31 E10° 1 |1>0.69|2>0.77|3>1.08nm *********** Radarview Symbols ********** Radarview Symbols Own Ship : Other Targets: Standard + Vectors Minimized Radarview Symbols Own Ship : Solid Other Targets: Reduced(3x3) ---------------------------------------NUM| Save | | | Back Dynamic Keys: Radar View Symbols [M5] User Manual [Save] Save the settings 89 [M8] Return to [Back] Graphical Display Menu Y1-03-0203 Rev.
Parameter Standard Symbol Standard + Vectors Standard Solid Standard Solid + Vectors Solid Reduced (3x3) Note: other Symbols (i.e.: for a Base Station) are fixed User Manual 90 Y1-03-0203 Rev.
Other Settings Inside this menu it is possible to adjust the graphical view to your demand. The available functions cover the topics: o AIS-target filter settings o Enabling / disabling the Auto Zoom feature with max. number of ships o Alarm appearance N53°31 E10° 1 |1>0.69|2>0.77|3>1.
The Minimized option shows an icon beside the M3 button if one appears. The In the foreground option displays the alarm immediately. Save On all of the described options inside the Configuration of the Graphical User Interface you could save your settings by pressing the [M2] Button. N 1o30' E 0o24' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ---------------------------------------- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Data saved.
4 Safety Functions The NAUTICAST is fitted with Safety Keys, which allow the user to automatically send urgent messages without the necessity of navigating the Menus. The SRM Button sends out Broadcast Safety Related Messages to all ships in the Vessel Listing. The MOB Button sends out precise position of incident to Addressed Vessels, therefore allowing the message to be sent to a vessel closest to accident location. MOB-Button 4.
The MOB screen shows the 5 closest vessels within receiving range as in some cases it may be helpful to send an individual message to a specific vessel, i.e. to a vessel which, is located closest to own ship or the accident area. The > at the end of the Vessel Listing indicates, that further Vessels are listed and can be scrolled using the [Left] or [Right] buttons. LAT:N 1oo20.088'ExtSOG:34.6kn 05/28/2006 o 07:43:05 LON:E 0 13.532'ExtCOG:173.
4.2 Activating the SRM Safety Related Message Button The desired Distress Message Text can be selected by pressing the appropriate number on the keyboard. By pressing the [Exit] button, it is possible to escape from this screen without sending the SRM Message. Note: If no Message Subject is selected, the message is automatically sent as an undesignated distress call. N 1o22' E 0o15' |1>0.10 2>1.30|3>1.
Sending an SRM Message: Upon selection of a message, this screen shows the emergency information, which will be sent and should be checked before transmission. To confirm message transmission to all vessels within range it is necessary to activate either the [Send] or [SRM] button. The [Back] button takes the user back to the Message Selection Menu without sending the message. N 1o22' E 0o16' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
After pressing [SendTo] from the previous screen, the user is taken back to the Vessel Listing for the option of writing further addressed messages. N 1o19' E 0o13' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ************ Write Message ************* ..ShipName...........RNG.BRG..SOG..COG.. 1>DOREEN-----------> N/A 120 22.2 301.5 2>FINE EAGLE------->0.00 N/A 13.1 359.9 3>SYLVAEPSILON----->0.10 23 32.1 203.2 4>ESSOTOKYO-------->0.43 99 10.0 120.3 5>OLYMPIAHIGHWAY FE>0.59 342 21.2 50.0 6>SANEI------------>0.80 272 32.1 270.
Note: The SRM message transmission is automatically repeated every 180 seconds until the [Stop] button has been pressed. Each SRM Message that is sent out every 180 seconds contains updated navigation information of own vessel position and actual time. N 1°18' E 0°12' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.10nm -SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM----SRM----SRMMAYDAY,DE,ANDREA DORIA,D11233,1193046,PO S:N 1o19.006'_E 0o12.451'_UTC07:31 - F IRE, EXPLOSION Repeating SRM in 180 sec...
Sending a further SRM to an Addressed Vessel: N 1o19' E 0o13' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.
5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Reading and understanding Alarms: The NAUTICAST differentiates between Alarm and TXT messages. An Alarm informs the user about major system malfunctions and failings in the connected sensors. The Alarm Status informs the user about all active Alarms. The Alarm will be disabled and deleted from the Alarm Status, as soon as the displayed problem has been rectified. The TXT status displays additional sensor information and the UTC clock status.
5.2 Alarm Codes ID 01 02 03 04 05 Description Text AIS: Tx malfunction AIS: Antenna VSWR exceeds limit (VSWR - Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) AIS: Rx channel 1 malfunction AIS; Rx channel 2 malfunction AIS: Rx channel 70 malfunction Cause/Source VHF Antenna, cabling VHF antenna, installation Reaction: The transponder unit continues transmission. Remedy: Check the antenna and the antenna cabling (RG214 / 50 Ohm cable required).
53 AIS: BATTERY SOON LOW Battery is soon out Reaction: Own ship data is lost after powering on/off the system. Remedy: consider to contact Technical Support for additional help of capacity 55 Conditions for AIS: PRESS ENTER TO enabling 1 Watt EXIT 1W/AUTO TX TX power are not MODE valid 56 AIS: ENTER MMSI NUMBER 5.3 No valid MMSI entered. Reaction: Conditions for enabling 1 Watt TX power are not valid.
6 Contact and Support Information Contact your local dealer for NAUTICAST support. Please see our ACR Website for Service Listing. ACR Electronics Europe GmbH Mariahilfer Straße 50/2/11 A-1070 Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 (1) 5 237 237 - 0 Fax: +43 (1) 5 237 237 - 150 Email: Technical.Support@acr-europe.com Web: www.acr-europe.com ACR Electronics Customer Service 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, U.S.A. Tel.: +1 (954) 981-3333 Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 Email: info@acrelectronics.com Web: www.
7 Appendix 7.
EG - Konformitätserklärung CE - Declaration of Conformity Diese Konformitätserklärung bestätigt, dass das unten benannte Produkt den Auflagen der EC Council Directive 96/98/EC vom 20 Dezember 1996 für maritime Ausrüstung, geändert durch die EC Council Directive 2002/75/EC vom 2. September 2002 entspricht und von der benannten Stelle Nr. 0735 (BSH) typengeprüft.
Konformitätserklärung Declaration of Conformity Diese Konformitätserklärung bestätigt, dass das unten benannte Zubehör gleich oder besser dem im untenstehenden Zertifikat ausgewiesenen Zubehör ist. This declaration of conformity certifies that the mentioned accessory is equal or better to the equipment stated in the beyond Certificate.
Konformitätserklärung Declaration of Conformity Diese Konformitätserklärung bestätigt, dass das unten benannte Zubehör gleich oder besser dem im untenstehenden Zertifikat ausgewiesenen Zubehör ist. This declaration of conformity certifies that the mentioned accessory is equal or better to the equipment stated in the beyond Certificate.
Konformitätserklärung Declaration of Conformity Diese Konformitätserklärung bestätigt, dass das unten benannte Zubehör gleich oder besser dem im untenstehenden Zertifikat ausgewiesenen Zubehör ist. This declaration of conformity certifies that the mentioned accessory is equal or better to the equipment stated in the beyond Certificate.
Konformitätserklärung Declaration of Conformity Diese Konformitätserklärung bestätigt, dass das unten benannte Zubehör gleich oder besser dem im untenstehenden Zertifikat ausgewiesenen Zubehör ist. This declaration of conformity certifies that the mentioned accessory is equal or better to the equipment stated in the beyond Certificate.
