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.com Y1-03-0203 Rev J = Please read this first! Warning: Although ACR strives for accuracy in all its publications; this material may contain errors or omissions, and is subject to change without prior notice. ACR shall not be made liable for any specific, indirect, incidental or consequential damages as a result of its use. ACR components may only be used in safety of life devices or systems, with the express written approval of ACR, as the failure of such components could cause the failure of the ACR device or system. If these fail, it is reasonable to assume that the safety of the user or other persons may be endangered. User Manual I Y1-03-0203 Rev J. NAUTICAST Transponder User Manual Index 1 Page Number STARTING THE NAUTICAST.................................................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Initial Set Up of the NAUTICAST for operation........................................................................................................................... 4 Entering the MMSI and IMO Numbers........................................................................................................................................ 5 Entering Ship Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Entering Voyage Related Data ................................................................................................................................................... 8 Service and User Passwords.................................................................................................................................................... 10 2 NAUTICAST USER INTERFACE............................................................................................................................................................ 13 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 NAUTICAST Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Explanation of the "Cursor Cross" ............................................................................................................................................ 14 Explanation of the Num-Locked and [NUM] Functions............................................................................................................. 14 Explanation of the Soft Keys..................................................................................................................................................... 15 Safety Keys............................................................................................................................................................................... 15 3 3.1 NAUTICAST SCREENS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Navigation Screen ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16 3.1.1 Short Header.................................................................................................................................................................... 18 3.1.2 Other Vessel Details ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 3.2 Menu Structure ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21 3.3 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22 3.4 Sub-Menus Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 23 3.4.1 Messages......................................................................................................................................................................... 23 3.4.2 AIS Status ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23 3.4.3 Voyage Settings ­ (User Password Protected) ............................................................................................................... 24 3.4.4 Ship Settings ­ (User Password Protected) .................................................................................................................... 24 3.4.5 Configuration ­ (User Password Protected) .................................................................................................................... 25 3.4.6 Service Configuration ­ (Service Password Protected)................................................................................................... 25 3.4.7 Display Settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 26 3.4.8 Graphical Display Settings............................................................................................................................................... 26 3.5 Sub-Menus Detailed ................................................................................................................................................................. 27 3.5.1 Messages......................................................................................................................................................................... 27 3.5.2 AIS Status ........................................................................................................................................................................ 41 3.5.3 Voyage Settings (User Password Protected) .................................................................................................................. 46 3.5.4 Ship Settings (User Password Protected) ....................................................................................................................... 49 3.5.5 Transponder Configuration (User Password Protected).................................................................................................. 53 3.5.6 Service Configuration (Service Password Protected)...................................................................................................... 65 3.5.7 Display Settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 71 3.6 Graphical User Interface (GUI) ................................................................................................................................................. 72 3.6.1 Switching between the Views .......................................................................................................................................... 72 3.6.2 The Radar View ............................................................................................................................................................... 74 3.6.3 Message and Alarm Handling.......................................................................................................................................... 82 3.6.4 Configuration of the Graphical Display ............................................................................................................................ 84 4 4.1 4.2 SAFETY FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................................................................................. 94 MOB Person over Board................................................................................................................................................................ 94 Activating the SRM Safety Related Message Button .......................................................................................................................... 96 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................................................... 101 Reading and understanding Alarms:.............................................................................................................................................. 101 Alarm Codes.............................................................................................................................................................................. 102 Text Messages.......................................................................................................................................................................... 103 Restarting the NAUTICAST.......................................................................................................................................................... 103 6 7 CONTACT AND SUPPORT INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................. 104 APPENDIX.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 105 7.1 7.2 Explanation of commonly used Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................ 105 Certificates User Manual II Y1-03-0203 Rev. J History of Changes Date 2002-12-04 2003-03-18 2003-03-27 2003-03-31 2003-06-30 2004-06-03 2004-07-30 2005-07-30 2005-11-21 2006-05-23 Version 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0.1 1.0.2 1.0.3 1.0.4 1.0.5 1.0.6 Rev. Status A Released B Released C D E F G H I J Released Released Released Released Released Released Released Released Comments Latest release amendments Updated EC-Conformity Document inserted. B553 picture update New front cover. Insertion of Wheelmark Certificate Corrections Corrections, new pictures Graphical User Interface, new Sensor configuration Editorial work Position pinning Editorial work Responsible A. Lesch C. Moore F. Gruber C. Moore B. Werner B. Werner Team B. Werner, A. Lesch A. Lesch M.D'Arcangelo User Manual III Y1-03-0203 Rev. J 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. As long as this is not done, the system does not transmit. This appears as Alarm-ID 56 with the text "AIS: ENTER MMSI NUMBER". LAT: N/A LON: N/A IntN/A: SOG: N/A COG: N/A STOP 00/00/00 24:60:60 ! 7A 1T ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Time 24:60 00/00 [!] ALARM ID:56 AIS: ENTER MMSI NUMBER Please press OK to enter MMSI number! Tx temporary suppressed ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ b) Enter IMO Number - See paragraph 1.2 on Entering information. c) Ship Settings Data - After initial entry of the Ship Settings Data any changes in the information below should be edited accordingly. See Paragraph 1.3 on entering information. · Enter Call Sign · Enter Ships Name · Enter Length of Ship · Enter Beam of Ship · Enter Internal GPS antenna Position · Enter External GPS Antenna Position (If applicable). · Enter Ship Type d) Voyage related Data ­ After initial entry of the Voyage related Data any changes in the information below should be edited accordingly. See paragraph 1.4 above on entering information. · Enter Cargo Type · Enter Draught · Enter Destination · Enter ETA · Enter Navigation Status. e) Password ­ Service and User passwords see section 1.5 User Manual 4 Y1-03-0203 Rev. J 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 ...