Operating Instructions Universal Automatic Identification System UAIS DEBEG 3400 Display and Control Unit DEBEG 3401 Software Version 1.0 Item No.: ED 3047 G 122 Revision: – (2002-12) Order No.
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1 Overview DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions 1 Overview AIS Summarised Briefly The Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) automatically provides the ship's nautical officers with important information about nearby vessels or other relevant objects within VHF range. The AIS system transmits own ship data cyclically via two defined VHF channels and receives the same data of the other ships and objects that are equipped with AIS systems.
DCU DEBEG 3401 1 Overview Operating Instructions The Display and Control Unit (DCU) Targets and AIS Objects With regard to the objects that can be detected by the AIS system and whose data can be displayed, a distinction is drawn between the following: Targets: ships that are equipped with an AIS system, divided into Class A targets: ships that are subject to the SOLAS Convention (see above) Class B targets: all other ships and boats, e.g.
1 Overview DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions The AIS system can also be interrogated about ship data by an (external) system, e.g. via a SatCom system. Details of this are described in Section 4.3. Monitoring/Setting of the Own Ship Data Transmitted Most of the information transmitted from your own AIS system is generated automatically by the system. The navigation data necessary for this are received by the AIS system from the connected sensors (e.g. gyro, log, GPS receiver).
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2 General Remarks about Operating Procedures and Display DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions 2 2.1 Switching the Display and Control Unit On and Off General Remarks about Operating Procedures and Display The AIS Electronics Unit continually broadcasts the own ship data (i.e. position, speed, course etc.) which can be received by all other AIS stations in VHF range. The information is displayed on the Display and Control Unit DCU. The Electronics Unit and the DCU are independent of each other i.e.
DCU DEBEG 3401 2 General Remarks about Operating Procedures and Display Operating Instructions 2.3 Menu and Dialogs In the Situation Display, the own ship symbol and the target symbols are displayed at the correct positions in north-up display mode. The target symbols each indicate the heading of the target (ship). The own ship symbol is always situated at the centre of the display. For details, see Section 3.1. After switch-on, the Target Data Display first shows the own ship data.
DCU DEBEG 3401 2 General Remarks about Operating Procedures and Display Operating Instructions 2.4 2.4 Keyboard Keyboard The keyboard consists of the following areas: Alphanumeric Keyboard With this keyboard, numerical values and texts can be entered (edited) in particular fields of the dialogs. For details of editing, see Section 2.6. ENTER In addition, the ENTER key has special significance.
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2 General Remarks about Operating Procedures and Display DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions 2.5 2.5 Alarm Handling Alarm Handling When a Safety Message or a Long Range Interrogation is received, for example, or if a technical fault occurs, an alarm will be displayed. Alarm handling is identical for all alarms: Operating Sequence 1. When an alarm occurs, a softkey acquires the function ALARM. 2. After this softkey is pressed, the dialog ALARM LIST and the alarm message will be displayed.
DCU DEBEG 3401 2 General Remarks about Operating Procedures and Display Operating Instructions 2.6 The Editor; Entering Numbers and Texts List of Alarm Messages Channel management changed: Long range interrogation: New safety message: Safety msg transmission failed: Target display overflow: Target overflow: see see see see see see page page page page page page 28 26 21 24 17 19 If other alarms appear, they indicate technical faults; see also page 32. 2.
2 General Remarks about Operating Procedures and Display DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions 2.6 The Editor; Entering Numbers and Texts VOYAGE DATA DESTINATION: BREM Frame indicates the opened editing field ETA: Oct 13 23:30 UTC TYPE: Cargo category A The editing cursor STATE: Under way using engine PERSONS ON BOARD: 23 DRAUGHT: Closes the editing field and enters the old text again. ABORT 6.
DCU DEBEG 3401 2 General Remarks about Operating Procedures and Display Operating Instructions 2.7 Setting the Brightness 2.7 Setting the Brightness The background illumination of the display and of the keyboard can be set separately. The setting procedure is performed in the SETTINGS dialog by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys in the fields KEYBOARD BRIGHTNESS and DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS. Operating Sequence 1. Press MENU. 2.
3 Target Handling DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions 3.1 Display of the Targets in the Situation Display 3 Target Handling 3.1 Display of the Targets in the Situation Display When a target enters the range of the Situation Display, it appears there as a sharply pointed triangle. The orientation of the symbol indicates the heading of the target. In the Situation Display, a maximum of 30 targets can be displayed simultaneously.
3 Target Handling 3.3 Displaying Targets of Equipment Class B DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions To specify the source of the data that are to be displayed, there are two possible operating procedures: Selection by means of the ENTER key: By repeated pressing of ENTER, the displayed targets (and own ship) are marked one after another and the corresponding data are displayed. Selection by means of arrow keys: Press one of the arrow keys. As a result, the cursor appears in the Situation Display.
3 Target Handling DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions 3.4 3.4 Listing All Targets Listing All Targets All targets from which data are being received are listed in the dialog TARGET LIST. In that list, not only the name 1) but also the range, bearing and equipment class of each target are stated. If data are being received from more than 15 targets, the list is organized in pages. Tur over the pages by means of NEXT. Operating Sequence 1. Press MENU. 2.
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4 AIS Messages DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions 4.1 Receiving Safety Messages 4 AIS Messages 4.1 Receiving Safety Messages When the AIS system receives a Safety Message from another ship or base station, the alarm New safety message appears. After the alarm acknowledgement, the received message is displayed in the dialog READ SAFETY MESSAGE, together with the identification data of the sender. Operating Sequence 1. Press ALARM. 2.
DCU DEBEG 3401 4 AIS Messages 4.2 Transmitting Safety Messages Operating Instructions The dialog READ SAFETY MESSAGE can also be viewed at any time irrespective of the occurrence of a new safety message: Operating Sequence 1. Press MENU. 2. In the menu, mark READ MSG. by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press ENTER. Back: Press BACK twice. 4.2 Transmitting Safety Messages If necessary, a Safety Message can be transmitted to targets, SAR aircraft and base stations.
4 AIS Messages DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions 4.2 Transmitting Safety Messages TO ALL: On: The message is broadcast to all ships. TO ALL: Off: The message is sent to the receiver entered in the line ADDRESSED TO MMSI; there, enter the desired MMSI if appropriate SEND SAFETY MESSAGE TO ALL: Off ADDRESSED TO MMSI: 472819522 >MESSAGE: Input-field for the message (continuous text, max. 160 characters) During editing: Aborts the editing. Otherwise: Back to the menu; the edited message is not sent 4.
DCU DEBEG 3401 4 AIS Messages 4.2 Transmitting Safety Messages Operating Instructions Alphanumerical Selection of the Addressee Call up the dialog SEND SAFETY MESSAGE, and set the entry TO ALL to Off. In the ADDRESSED TO MMSI field which is displayed, enter the MMSI number of the addressee. In the message field, edit the message; and by pressing SEND, send the message. Operating Sequence 1. Press MENU. 2. In the menu, mark SEND MSG. by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press ENTER.
4 AIS Messages DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions 4.3 4.3 Long Range Interrogation Long Range Interrogation The AIS system can also be interrogated about own ship data by other systems than AIS via SatCom. Because this interrogation can take place over longer distances than the VHF range, it is called "Long Range Interrogation". The interrogating station specifies which data are requested. 1) The required reaction of the AIS system can be set by means of the Reply Mode, see Section 4.3.1.
DCU DEBEG 3401 4 AIS Messages Operating Instructions 4.3 Long Range Interrogation 4.3.1 Setting of the Reply Mode In the REPLY MODE field, it is possible to select between: Off: The Electronics Unit only registers (and stores) the interrogation. No alarm appears, and no reply is sent. Manual: in the case of an interrogation, the alarm Long range interrogation appears. By acknowledgement, the dialog LONG RANGE INTERROGATION appears showing the data of the interrogator and the requested information.
5 AIS Settings, Voyage Data and Other Displays DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions 5.1 Setting the Voyage Data 5 AIS Settings, Voyage Data and Other Displays 5.1 Setting the Voyage Data Most of the data that are sent by your own AIS system for the purpose of target data display on other ships are generated automatically by the system (e.g. identification data, position etc.). However, some items of information (e.g.
5 AIS Settings, Voyage Data and Other Displays 5.2 Displaying Own AIS Data DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions Operating Sequence 1. Press MENU. 2. In the menu, mark VOYAGE by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press ENTER. 3. In the VOYAGE DATA dialog, use the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys to mark the field that is to be altered, and alter the content. Complete the editing process by means of ENTER. 4. If necessary, repeat the process for other fields as well.
5 AIS Settings, Voyage Data and Other Displays DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions 5.3 Channel Management Viewing of Data Sets for the Electronics Unit Settings The data set that is currently being used by the Electronics Unit is displayed if the CHANNEL MANAGEMENT dialog is opened. In the top line, the status of the displayed data set is indicated there: Before DATA SET: DEFAULT: Default values AIS: Data have been received via one of the VHF transceivers.
5 AIS Settings, Voyage Data and Other Displays 5.4 Switching Off the Transmitter DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions Entering a Data Set Manually WARNING Changes of the VHF channels in use (by entering a data set) shall be done by authorised and well skilled personnel only. Each change may have a serious influence on the VHF communication betwenn AIS systems. A new data set occurs when, in the CHANNEL MANAGEMENT dialog, values are changed in the data set currently being used (status ...
5 AIS Settings, Voyage Data and Other Displays DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions 5.5 5.5 Displaying the AIS State Displaying the AIS State The status of the sensors connected to the Electronics Unit is displayed in the dialog AIS STATE. AIS STATE External means that the GPS receiver connected externally to the AIS Electronics Unit is being used for this purpose. Internal means that the internal GPS receiver in the AIS Electronics Unit is being used for this purpose.
5 AIS Settings, Voyage Data and Other Displays 5.6 Determining the Versions of the Software 5.6 DCU DEBEG 3401 Operating Instructions Determining the Versions of the Software In the dialog CONFIGURATION, among other things the version of the unit's software can be indicated. Operating Sequence 1. Press MENU. 2. In the menu, mark CONFIG by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys; press ENTER 3.
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